Author Topic: How to change my tie rod? (Read 1158 times)

toyomr285 · « **on:** Jun 04, 2009, 06:55:44 PM »

I bought the heavy duty tie rod from marlin for my 85 pick up. Is it a basic swap to replace it with my old one? What are the steps I need to take? And does it have to be in a certain length? Or should I just take it to a aligment shop? Thank you.

toyomr285 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 05, 2009, 11:34:47 PM »

Please can anybody help?

NCK4L · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 05, 2009, 11:45:19 PM »

i dont think its going to be just a straight swap if its a tie rod for hy steer and your keeping the factory steering.

DTB · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 05, 2009, 11:53:07 PM »

yes it does have to be aligned...

I do mine with a pair of c clamps...some angle iron, a couple levels and a tape measure....

toyotanner · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 06, 2009, 12:43:23 AM »

yeah i align it measuring from one side of the brake disc to the other until they are pretty much the same measurement

toyomr285 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 06, 2009, 09:32:33 PM »

Thanks for the suggestions.

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