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Has anyone ever tried to straighten the long center link bar going from wheel to wheel? Mine has a big bow in it like someone got hung up on a tree stump and gave it the gas. Is the steering that critical you could possibly bend it back or just trash it?

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Bubba - Curmudgeon
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tie rod?

If it is just a bow, trying bending it back.

Then, reset the toe-in.

Or, post a Want Ad for a used tie rod, or buy a new replacement.

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Thanks Tim

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Ive straightened several of them. You will need to remove it & put it in a press. Often a tow truck operator will get a J hook around it instead of the axle. Sometimes a guy will put a jack under the axle to raise the truck & catch it.


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Easy to straighten without worries.


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Thanks all! for the help


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