Tie rod question

[mindys]

Hello guys. So my steering wheel is offset maybe 3 degrees off center to the right when I am driving on a straight road and I plan on fixing it by adjusting the tie rods. I wanted to ask if any of you know the wrench size that I will need for the jam nut and tie rod? I am asking now because I'm at work and I could borrow the sizes necessary as I do not have larger sizes at home. Much appreciated for any assistance :cheers:

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[Grimace427]

Hello guys. So my steering wheel is offset maybe 3 degrees off center to the right when I am driving on a straight road and I plan on fixing it by adjusting the tie rods. I wanted to ask if any of you know the wrench size that I will need for the jam nut and tie rod? I am asking now because I'm at work and I could borrow the sizes necessary as I do not have larger sizes at home. Much appreciated for any assistance :cheers:

Do not adjust your tie rods by eyeball. You can easily screw up the alignment and tear up your tires. There are methods to setting up your alignment without the use of a dedicated machine(like a Hunter) so look into those first. You can always grab an adjustable wrench if you don't have the exact size.

 

[mindys]

Thanks for the suggestion. I will look into the methods. Need to make sure to measure any of the changes that I may make to make sure everything is aligned properly.

 

[derieuz]

You can do it yourself if you are precise, not sure what wrench so bring a set. Make sure you adjust both sides equally, mark one side of the jam nut with paint and mark the same marking on the opposite tie rod. To correct the off-right wheel, you're going to want to bring the drivers side jam nut towards the center of the car and you're going to want to bring the passenger side tie rod further away from the car, I'd probably do one full turn, drive, re-evaluate.

Highly recommend to get an alignment after but it's your tires not mine

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