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Old 10-27-2011 | 04:40 PM
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does adjusting the drag link to center a steering wheel push the tie rod out and through off toe? thanks
Old 10-27-2011 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Delgriffth
does adjusting the drag link to center a steering wheel push the tie rod out and through off toe? thanks
No. It will only move the steering wheel.

Look at it this way:

Let's say your JK is tracking a straight line with hands off the wheel. If you could lengthen and shorten the drag link while moving, you would see the steering wheel move back and forth, but the JK's track wouldn't change.


However...
The drag link is related to toe when adjusting it while holding the steering wheel straight.

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Old 10-27-2011 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
No. It will only move the steering wheel.

Look at it this way:

Let's say your JK is tracking a straight line with hands off the wheel. If you could lengthen and shorten the drag link while moving, you would see the steering wheel move back and forth, but the JK's track wouldn't change.


However...
The drag link is related to toe when adjusting it while holding the steering wheel straight.
perfectly explained thanks




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