Ted TJ Enthusiast Joined Nov 20, 2016 Messages 695 Location Spokane Valley, WA, United States Apr 8, 2018 #1 Can anybody tell me if Currie tie rods are spring loaded? I have one on my drag link that has some vertical play. Is it normal? Last edited: Apr 8, 2018
Can anybody tell me if Currie tie rods are spring loaded? I have one on my drag link that has some vertical play. Is it normal?
mrblaine Crew Member Supporting Member Joined Nov 20, 2015 Messages 28,984 Location Quail Valley, CA Apr 9, 2018 #2 Ted said: Can anybody tell me if Currie tie rods are spring loaded? I have one on my drag link that has some vertical play. Is it normal? Click to expand... If you mean the tie rod ends, yes they are. It is common for the cap to bulge and reduce the preload on the spring when you try to force grease in. If you haven't done that, then you are just seeing wear if it has a flat cap.
Ted said: Can anybody tell me if Currie tie rods are spring loaded? I have one on my drag link that has some vertical play. Is it normal? Click to expand... If you mean the tie rod ends, yes they are. It is common for the cap to bulge and reduce the preload on the spring when you try to force grease in. If you haven't done that, then you are just seeing wear if it has a flat cap.
OP Ted TJ Enthusiast Joined Nov 20, 2016 Messages 695 Location Spokane Valley, WA, United States Apr 9, 2018 #3 Tie rod on the drag link on the left side. Only one that has any give. Trying to correct a death wobble problem.
Tie rod on the drag link on the left side. Only one that has any give. Trying to correct a death wobble problem.