RS/EVO tie rod clone mod - chapter II
05-07-2011 | 11:28 AM
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Should not need a realignment ..... might need to lengthen/shorten the tie rods very slightly to perfectly center the steering wheel - that will maintain the same total toe-in ( file an index mark on a hex corner of the inner tie rod 'nut' and adjacent to that on the threads .... loosen the lock nut & turn 1/6 turn ( one wrench flat) & lock down ..... do the opposite direction on the other side .... piece of cake .... do again if req'd, small increments move the steering wheel 1 - 1.5 cm on the rim.
05-31-2011 | 02:04 AM
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IMHO, a roll pin is far better than any bolting arrangement - and **yes, it does capture both walls of both barrels**.
from what i can tell, it acts as a sheer pin, but it doesn't go thru both walls.
Correct?
07-07-2011 | 03:52 PM
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Posted question on my other thread but may get answered here:
Is this modification to eliminate any "slop" in the steering wheel? If so, why would there be so much slop in the first place? (looking at cross/section shown on thread) If setting a bolt in the tie rod ends is needed, would an allignment also be in order to "true" up each side?
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Posted question on my other thread but may get answered here:
Is this modification to eliminate any "slop" in the steering wheel? If so, why would there be so much slop in the first place? (looking at cross/section shown on thread) If setting a bolt in the tie rod ends is needed, would an allignment also be in order to "true" up each side?
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01-09-2013 | 06:16 PM
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Yes, I have a second tool made by Peter (chaoscreature)...it's a slightly different design but worked very well for us. I can double-check with him to see if he has an issue if it makes the rounds...if so, I'll be happy to send it out with the supplies I have left (I think I have 2 pins, hose clamp and the good drill bit I bought which got me through both tie-rods). To address a couple posts up, I used safety wire looped through the pin and tied it off around the outside of the tie rod...no movement from the pins after two track events. I'll check with Peter and in the meantime if someone wants it PM me and we can start a list. I'll give cgfen first right of refusal to go first as I offered it to him first.
1. cgfen (maybe)
2. ......
1. cgfen (maybe)
2. ......
Doing it this weekend, thanks to Chaoscreature / Ed and KJR914
