OK, my 1969 CJ just got a new 3-4in Skyjacker lift. Everything appears to be
set properly with the suspension. Also, had the saginaw steering box rebuilt
and added new steering stabilizer. The problem is when you turn the wheel to
the left about 1 inch before it hits the bump stop the tie rod clips the top of
the spring. It needs about 1/2inch more to clear. The left handed thread tie
rod end connects to the center socket tie rod end and is bumping against the
spring when turning to the left. What can I do to get them to clear? Ive
thought of connecting the tie rod to the top of the spindle instead of the
bottom where it is currently connected. The problem with this idea is that when
you turn the tie rod over it will not bolt down properly because the hole is
taper on the spindle. Do you know if this is the best option since this will
require fabrication to hone the spindle and replace with new bushing which I
don't know if one exists. Any help would be appreciated.
You need to drill out the hole put
a bushing in it(press fit)ream out
with a tapered reamer by hand not
powered(rent I believe)
I saw this on Xtreme 4X4
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