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TECHNICAL FORUMS => General Tech => Topic started by: Wingman on May 29, 2013, 02:15:04 PM

Title: How to straighten a bent tie rod
Post by: Wingman on May 29, 2013, 02:15:04 PM

While not recommended in any way, here is one lazy man's way to re-"straighten" a bent tie rod...

(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q17/wingman0/100_5419.jpg)
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q17/wingman0/100_5420.jpg)

Not perfect but somewhat straighter...

(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q17/wingman0/100_5421.jpg)

Title: Re: How to straighten a bent tie rod
Post by: MrMindless on May 29, 2013, 03:23:21 PM

love it!

Title: Re: How to straighten a bent tie rod
Post by: jACeL86 on May 29, 2013, 04:17:52 PM

I prefer to stick one and in a cheesy stock bumper and watch trunks pull on it until he about goes ass over teakettle on Rock Creek!

Title: How to straighten a bent tie rod
Post by: etk300ex on May 30, 2013, 06:46:50 AM

Looks like its time for an HD unit mark!

Title: Re: How to straighten a bent tie rod
Post by: Wingman on May 30, 2013, 08:18:14 AM

It's more HD than the stock unit.  It's the V8 GC "upgrade".  Solid shaft vs. hollow tube.  Otherwise, there would be no re-bend and re-use...