02-18-2016, 03:00 PM
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Re: How far to screw in end plug on tie rod ends
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Originally Posted by ahirt
It occurs to me that if 25% compression means 25% of the deflection height then it is easy to see that 25% of ¼ inch is 1/16 inch or .0625 inch Tightening the end plug 1 to 1.5 turns would be putting it within a range of .050 to .075 inch - or exactly in the middle of a 25% compression of the deflection height. So Les’ instructions are accurate IF 25% compression means 25% of the “compressible” length.
So what is the correct figure?? Help!!
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I don't know the correct answer but I would go with your Option #1 (above). I don't believe that having the spring collapsed to within 1/16" of coil bind was what was originally intended. Not to mention it would be pretty tight.
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