After replacing my left steering arm, the tie rod connected to the steering arm rubs the inside of the front tire. I believe I got the right steering arm (part 3928651) but now I'm trying to determine if the used one I purchased is bent.
If anyone has one off their car that they could measure it would be greatly appreciated. I've posted a picture showing how I've taken the measurement which was 2.13" from the center of the first tie rod hole (quick turn hole) to a straight edge running from the spindle mounting bolt holes on the steering arm. I know this is not very scientific but if anyone has a better idea I'm glad to try it.
One other thought is that I did not have this problem running 225/70/15s on 8" rims. As part of my restoration I've put on correct 7" wheels (it's a 68) which causes the 225s to bulge slightly more over the rims than the 8"s. But unless I have my measurements backwards the difference in offsets between the 7" and 8"s should counter the tire bulge.
I guess the last possibility is that my hub/spindle assembly is bent (ie torqued to the rear between the ball joints).
This is a real headscratcher, thanks for any help.
Jim
If anyone has one off their car that they could measure it would be greatly appreciated. I've posted a picture showing how I've taken the measurement which was 2.13" from the center of the first tie rod hole (quick turn hole) to a straight edge running from the spindle mounting bolt holes on the steering arm. I know this is not very scientific but if anyone has a better idea I'm glad to try it.
One other thought is that I did not have this problem running 225/70/15s on 8" rims. As part of my restoration I've put on correct 7" wheels (it's a 68) which causes the 225s to bulge slightly more over the rims than the 8"s. But unless I have my measurements backwards the difference in offsets between the 7" and 8"s should counter the tire bulge.
I guess the last possibility is that my hub/spindle assembly is bent (ie torqued to the rear between the ball joints).
This is a real headscratcher, thanks for any help.
Jim
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