Tie rod replacement

[hannibal61577]

I'm in the middle of replacing the tie rod and drag link on my 69. I have torqued the ends that attach to the knuckle to 65 ft lbs. now, the nut sits really low and the cotter pin could easily let the nut back off a full turn or so. You can see what I mean in the picture. I have the Chevy front disc conversion, I was thinking that piece might not be as thick as the stock drum knuckle was. In either case, is it ok to put a washer or two under the nut as a spacer?



One other quick question, the dust seal between the drag link and tierod, does the metal cup go against the tie rod as in my picture or do I need to flip it? The old one didn't have a metal cup. Thanks!

 

[SSDDBRONCO]

I dont know if it's ok but I have washers on my pitman arm cause the bolt was too low for the cotter pin

 

[distended]

Why can't you just drill a new hole where you need it?

Not trying to be a smart @$$.

 

[dholder]

Yes use a washer or two. Common practice in aviation to get cotter pin holes to align at the specified torque.

 

[hannibal61577]

I didn't think there would be anything wrong with doing it, but figured I'd ask. It is my steering after all don't want that falling apart or binding up on me!

Thanks guys

 

[hannibal61577]

Why can't you just drill a new hole where you need it?

Not trying to be a smart @$$.

LOL! I never thought of that!

 

[SSDDBRONCO]

Why can't you just drill a new hole where you need it?

Not trying to be a smart @$$.

Cause that's too much work ;D