Outer tierod end slight bend?

robx251 · Aug 23, 2014

I am unsure but this doesn't look right to me my outer tierod end from the pitman arm to the knucle has a slight upwards bend to it. Is this correct?
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OverlanderJK · Aug 23, 2014

Your tie rod doesn't attach to the pitman arm. It's your drag link and it does look a little bent.

wayoflife · Aug 23, 2014

Your drag link looks fine to me.

wayoflife · Aug 23, 2014

OverlanderJK said:
Your tie rod doesn't attach to the pitman arm. It's your drag link and it does look a little bent.

I'm pretty sure that slight bend is normal.

OverlanderJK · Aug 24, 2014

wayoflife said:
I'm pretty sure that slight bend is normal.

Could be. Maybe it's the angle of the picture but it looks like it bends down and then back up just after the turnbuckle in the first picture. Probably the angle and I'm on my phone.

wayoflife · Aug 24, 2014

OverlanderJK said:
Could be. Maybe it's the angle of the picture but it looks like it bends down and then back up just after the turnbuckle in the first picture. Probably the angle and I'm on my phone.

Yeah, I see what you're saying but, I think the angle of the shot is making the outward bend look more pronounced and in a way to suggest it's bending up. I could be wrong though.

OverlanderJK · Aug 24, 2014

wayoflife said:
Yeah, I see what you're saying but, I think the angle of the shot is making the outward bend look more pronounced and in a way to suggest it's bending up. I could be wrong though.

Just looked at mine. You're right, looks normally.

wayoflife · Aug 24, 2014

OverlanderJK said:
Just looked at mine. You're right, looks normally.

LOL!! Just looked at mine as well. :crazyeyes: Even though I have a flip installed, the bend is still there. :yup:

robx251 · Aug 24, 2014

Well I was curious because after the last time I went out wheeling my steering wheel was about 15 to 20 degrees Off Center after i hook up my sway bars and aired up I'm looking for causes. Any thoughts?

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JAGS · Aug 24, 2014

robx251 said:
Well I was curious because after the last time I went out wheeling my steering wheel was about 15 to 20 degrees Off Center after i hook up my sway bars and aired up I'm looking for causes. Any thoughts?

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You just need to realign/recenter your steering wheel. Pretty common occurrence and Eddie has a right up for it. Super easy. Even I was able to do it.

- Jason

olram30 · Aug 24, 2014

Try to align the open seam on the turn buckle with the brackets that bolt down. It sometimes helps to reduce slipping and tightens better.
It's a little trick overlander pointed out.

OverlanderJK · Aug 24, 2014

olram30 said:
Try to align the open seam on the turn buckle with the brackets that bolt down. It sometimes helps to reduce slipping and tightens better.
It's a little trick overlander pointed out.

Yup. His is off after looking closer.

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