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Old 09-22-2023, 12:28 PM   #1
SilverGT3RS
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Re: Need help with rebuilding my front end

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You can either count the turns like bowtie72 recommends, or, I usually replace inner, outer, and the tie rod sleeve as an assembly. I take the old one out and just build the new one up to the same length as the old one, that way when you put it back in, your alignment is really close.
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If this is your first time I would do one side at a time. The center link can be installed upside down and cause you some headaches. Count the turns on your tie rod ends taking them apart and install the same number. This will get you close enough to get to an alignment shop.
Nice pointers! Thank you guys for popping in to help me out. I started tackling this last night and I am in fact doing one side at a time AND taking a ton of pictures!
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