anyone comfortable with adjusting the tie rod?

secretaznboy · 03-08-2003, 10:44 PM

hey
got back from an alingment...they did a good job.
just that the wheel sits off centered...
i go to a special place too far...and i can't make the drive anytime soon.

is anyone in bay area comfortable with adjusting the tie rods to make the wheel centered? without adjusting the toe of course

i would like to learn myself...so if anyone can spare 30 to an hour of their afternoon...please PM, e-mail or post here

i am in mid-pennisula (burlingame)

thanks
alex

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Steppin Razor · 03-08-2003, 10:56 PM

And then you can teach me too. I have a relevant question to ask as well (or two):

Do you have to use any special tools on the tie rods to prevent from messing up the faces of the bolts?

Also, about how much does one thread on the tie rod adjust toe?

leoneo01 · 03-09-2003, 12:09 AM

I use two adjustable wrenches and a measuring tape. First loosen the lock nut. To adjust, turn the tie rod. I try to get 0 toe, so I measure the distance between the wheels from the front of the tire and compare it to the distance between the wheels from the rear of the tire, trying my best to make them equal.

secretaznboy · 03-09-2003, 12:19 AM

razor...the answer to ur question has been answered in a post.
search for tie rod...and read that thread.

leoneo01...my toe is already at 0 right now.
however...i need to adjust the tie rods so that the steering is cenetered.
to my understanding...alli need to do it when i turn one end in, and then the other end out at the same distance.
this will keep the toe from getting out of alingment.

eoneo01
i can drive to union city...do u think u can teach me how to do it?

thanks
alex

secretaznboy · 03-09-2003, 05:41 PM

bump

leoneo01 · 03-10-2003, 03:17 PM

pm'd you

03-08-2003, 10:44 PM	#1
secretaznboy Scooby Newbie Member#: 16666 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: 2002 WRX! MidNiGhT bLaCk	anyone comfortable with adjusting the tie rod? hey got back from an alingment...they did a good job. just that the wheel sits off centered... i go to a special place too far...and i can't make the drive anytime soon. is anyone in bay area comfortable with adjusting the tie rods to make the wheel centered? without adjusting the toe of course i would like to learn myself...so if anyone can spare 30 to an hour of their afternoon...please PM, e-mail or post here i am in mid-pennisula (burlingame) thanks alex * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-08-2003, 10:56 PM	#2
Steppin Razor Scooby Specialist Member#: 24035 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco Vehicle: 2002 GGA 5MT Seal Gray	And then you can teach me too. I have a relevant question to ask as well (or two): Do you have to use any special tools on the tie rods to prevent from messing up the faces of the bolts? Also, about how much does one thread on the tie rod adjust toe?

03-09-2003, 12:09 AM	#3
leoneo01 Scooby Newbie Member#: 13691 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, CA Vehicle: '01 2.5 RS BDP	I use two adjustable wrenches and a measuring tape. First loosen the lock nut. To adjust, turn the tie rod. I try to get 0 toe, so I measure the distance between the wheels from the front of the tire and compare it to the distance between the wheels from the rear of the tire, trying my best to make them equal.

03-09-2003, 12:19 AM	#4
secretaznboy Scooby Newbie Member#: 16666 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: 2002 WRX! MidNiGhT bLaCk	razor...the answer to ur question has been answered in a post. search for tie rod...and read that thread. leoneo01...my toe is already at 0 right now. however...i need to adjust the tie rods so that the steering is cenetered. to my understanding...alli need to do it when i turn one end in, and then the other end out at the same distance. this will keep the toe from getting out of alingment. eoneo01 i can drive to union city...do u think u can teach me how to do it? thanks alex

03-09-2003, 05:41 PM	#5
secretaznboy Scooby Newbie Member#: 16666 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: 2002 WRX! MidNiGhT bLaCk	bump

03-10-2003, 03:17 PM	#6
leoneo01 Scooby Newbie Member#: 13691 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, CA Vehicle: '01 2.5 RS BDP	pm'd you