Adjusting ALignment on 4X4

[wyk]

Hey guys, I forget. I need to adjust my alignment tomorrow - so -

When I twist the tie rod, which way causes the front of the tires to toe-in? Up or down?

 

Obliged,

 

WYK

[Geonovast]

http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html

 

You should be able to figure out which way to go by staring at the threads, or just watch one TRE as you turn it, and see if it goes in or out.

[wyk]

OK, for future reference:

 

UP toes it in, Down toes it out. At least, it does on my 1986 XLS 4X4.

 

It only took 1/5 crank down to fix the alignment issues I had. So I wouldn't go cranking hard on it at first. This fixed maybe a 1/8th inch offset

 

WYK

[deziped]

Gee's I don't know should I use my R hand & go clock-wise or if I use my left-----------------------aahhhh he'll figure it out. :???:

[mvusse]

Installing an after market front bumper didn't noticeably drop down the front, but when someone pointed out my bent tie rod (the beefier V8 ZJ one) I decided to check the alignment exepcting to find too much toe-in.

 

Turned out I had 1/2" toe OUT from the weight of the bumper...

 

Once you get up past 4.5-5" of lift, it changes a lot with a little difference in ride height.