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Old 06-15-2023, 05:56 PM   #1
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Hello guys! I would like to tighten my tire Rod asap it is a bit sloppy.
Will I have to remove the brake assembly/backing plate ti accomplish
This?
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Old 06-15-2023, 08:53 PM   #2
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Tire rod? Tie rod?
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Old 06-16-2023, 03:46 AM   #3
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Old 06-16-2023, 04:46 AM   #4
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It explains it very thoroughly in the Les Andrews book. Please make sure you have a good method and measuring tools to avoid a bad result. No, nothing needs to be removed.
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Old 06-16-2023, 07:15 AM   #5
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After you tighten the rod you will need to do an alignment toe in check.
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Old 06-16-2023, 08:09 AM   #6
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Old 06-16-2023, 06:31 PM   #7
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Thanks everyone I’ll get at it asap…
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