I recently alligned my car.

Squared the steering linkage, leveled the car set to zero toe. Front and rear tires are parrall also.

Car rolls very well and I am very happy witht the alignment.

I am confident that the car is properly alligned.

The turns from center to left and right lock are the same. I have a pointer on the steering shaft and column.

My question is that the length of the adjusted tie rods is not equal after the alignment. Thee is about 1/4 inch difference between the two.

Why is this??

Shouldnt they also be equal?

Are there any differences in spindles between various years?

I am not concerend only courious.

 

Hey Cash,

That kind of crap will drive you crazy. Its just tolerances of production parts. A-arm lengths, spindle locks, spindle arm lengths (machining), frame mounts etc... all vary.

Dean

ps- the a-arms on my truck for example are 1/4" longer on one side than the other.

 

That's why they're adjustable... if there was some "right" length, then they could just make them all that long, and not bother with the adjustment. Every car is a little different though. If nothing else, they've all hit different potholes over th ecourse of their life.

 

Thanks guys!!