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How to change toe in/out

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by nyejos11, Dec 7, 2006.

  1. Dec 7, 2006
    nyejos11

    nyejos11 Member

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    68 w/ saginaw conv. There is an adjusting sleeve on the rod going from the pitman arm to the right knuckle. There are also adjust threads on the ends of the knuckle to knuckle bar which is behind that. Do I have to adjust both to properly adjust toe or just one? They are both connected to the knuckles so I have to change both right?

    Josh
     
  2. Dec 7, 2006
    trickpatrick

    trickpatrick Done? LOL

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    If its a very small amount i wouldnt worry but otherwise yes it will effect it.
     
  3. Dec 7, 2006
    jayhawkclint

    jayhawkclint ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    In a Saginaw setup:
    The knuckle to knuckle tie rod will adjust toe-in.
    The pitman arm to pass knuckle drag link will center your steering wheel (set the pitman arm to 90deg against the frame).

    On the stock bell crank setup, both rods change toe-in, and as a result, small amounts of adjustment translate into large amounts of toe-in/out.
     
  4. Dec 7, 2006
    nyejos11

    nyejos11 Member

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    OK next question:
    I loosened the adjusting locks on each side of the rear bar and proceded to crank the ---- out of it - no movy at all. Everything looks greasy, why doesnt it turn?
     
  5. Dec 7, 2006
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Tight from age!!!
     
  6. Dec 7, 2006
    nyejos11

    nyejos11 Member

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    I guess I cant warm it up very much or Ill take the temper out of it. ( Or take my temper out on it).
     
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