Tie Rod and Drag Link Rub

[jhenegh]

I'm assuming it isn't normal for the drag link and tie rod to rub each other? This steering linkage cane with my D60 and was rubbed before I put it on and has obviously continued to do so? Nothing seems bent and no obvious problems with steering. Occasionally get that "dead sopt" or roll over feeling that I think I have read is from the play in the tie rod ends and pitman arm end??

Pictures are with weight off the suspension. So you can see where they rub. When suspension is compressed, the end of the drag link and tie rod are parallel.

Any input on my steering geometry?

Thanks

 

[crash-harris]

Can you get a shot right in line with the tie rod? I swear it looks bowed, or is that super duty/newer D60 linkage?

 

[riotwarrior]

As far as I know the draglink is backwards....the adjustment sleeve end goes into pitman arm...maybe thats why?

Here just took this pic

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Just sayin

 

[Ole BlackBetty]

Mine looks just like riot warriors

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[crash-harris]

Ah, that didn't even register on the old grey matter. That would be the problem.

 

[jhenegh]

Backwards you say?? Someone in the past must've done it wrong. That's an easy fix.

Thanks!

 

[riotwarrior]

Backwards you say?? Someone in the past must've done it wrong. That's an easy fix.

Thanks!

YW

While apart...clean adjusters and antiseize em good

JM7.3CW

 

[laserjock]

Yep. It's backerds.