Rob L Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 So i have install these heavy duty outer tie rods .....anybody else have them installed?....im having a slight issue with them rubbing the inside of the rim .....mind you i still have it up on jacks .....but from looking at it even when it will be on the ground it looks as if it wil still rub ......did i do something stupid or has anybody else run into this issue?....thanks in advance . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Is the taper fully seated in the steering arm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 before i answer that i will double check it this afternoon .......i hope that is the issue........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 I wish I could post pics with my phone but I can't ....I send the photos of the install to Brian who makes these parts and he said the install looks fine I'm still waiting on an answer back as to why it's hitting the rim if the install is ok ?....and to answer your question John yes it appears that the taper is fully seated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ghtymaxXx Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Just not compatible with your rim size? Link to this tie rod end or a pic? I assume it's the tall bump-steer adjustable type? Edit: I'm going to assume it's this style: You should be able to trim some unused length from the threaded shaft. Edited April 15, 2014 by m1ghtymaxXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 I don't think it's my rim size ...I'm using 16 inch rims and I've heard of guys using these with 14inch ...but you never know lol Mine looks exactly like that pictured one but has a spacer over those expose threads ...everytime I turn it to bring it back in it just gives more toe in....I guess I gotta disconnect it and thread it on the rack side first all the way in then hook it up to the steering Knuckle .....gonna try that tommorow night when I'm free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hope this works and paints a better picture . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnosez Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I have those outer rods and the TTT LCAs on my Z and I'll post a picture when I get home tomorrow night. Running 16s with Wilwoods on a lowered 240Z and have had no issues for two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Isn't offset more important than size? (Talking about rims...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Wrong offset on the rims would be my guess. The spacer should go between the steer knuckle and the rod end, and it should be the right size to fix the bumpsteer. If you installed it as shown in the pics on purpose, you might take the car to someone who knows about this stuff and have them figure out the issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) No that's why I posted the pic I want to make sure I installed it properly ...I'm mocking stuff up and put the rim on the hub and spun and it hits the inside if the rim .....your telling me I installed it wrong but the guy who makes the part says it's installed correctly ? ....I will flip the spacer and see if I still have the issue . I might just do away with them and go back to stock My offset is -10 doesn't seem too crazy . Edited April 15, 2014 by theatriks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Haha that's funny after I posted I checked my emails and Brian was lol no I looked at the photo wrong just flip the spacer and you will be fine ...so that's most likely the problem ....thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I think the interference problem will be worse with the rod end at the bottom of the stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'm glad this is being discussed-I'm looking to get a set soon. Please post the outcome as you figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Well that's the rim interference issue I'm having Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Can you shorten the spacer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 I think that would throw off the geometry ....not 100% sure if I can get away with that ...at the moment I'm looking for a thinner fastner . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Wheel spacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 This might push it back a bit away from the rim ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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