Droop408

I would've post this in my other thread but I need help quick asap, please. After installing DJM lca's my trucks tires point like this. Instructions say to trim tie rods but I dont know what that is. I've seen pics but not quite sure. Help would be greatly appreciated.

Sitedrifter

get front end alignment NOW. You can try to adjust the toe (tie rods) but it is so far out you really need to get a professional alignment. Also the camber looks out as well but it is hard tell tell with the pictures. Before driving it though, adjust the toe the best you can otherwise you will chew those tires up if you if need to go more then 2-5 miles to the nearest alignment shop.

Jimaa66

or...
go back to the original setup, and take them to a shop to have them professionally installed. Sitedrifter is correct- front tires are about to be chewed up...

Droop408

I dont plan to drive it anywhere like this. Worst case, I'll have it towed on a flatbed to alignment shop and have them fix it.

Instuctions say to trim 3/8" on inner and outer tie rods to allow for toe angle but like I said, I dont know which are tie rods. ugh!!!

Jimaa66

Had a quick check on google, and found this exploded view. Didn't read deep into it, so I can't confirm if it's your truck- but it does show you components (including tie-rods and the spacer between. It makes sense (once you see it) that this is the start of why they have to be trimmed.
maybe if you did around the forum, you'll find more help.

https://www.f150forum.com/f10/need-s...on-help-88873/

hope it helps.

Droop408

I've actually been on google myself for the past 30mins trying to soak up info. Dont mean to make myself look like a non searcher. I was kinda tired last night hence me doing research now in the morning. Let me keep doing more homework.

Droop408

Thanks to Jimaa66's link I have a better understanding what inner/outer tie rods are. They look easy to access but we'll see. Gonna get at it in a bit. Will update on my other tread since "emergency" is over.
https://www.f150forum.com/f66/droops...nstall-195286/

Droop408

quick question, is my steering wheel going to align back up after I trim tie rods cuz it's hella off right now understandably.

Jimaa66

never worry about asking. that's what the forum is for. I've learned a ton here from so many clever people on the site.
I would doubt your wheel will be straight, but I'm not an expert on front suspensions, so I'll hope someone who is chimes in....

Droop408

I've also learned alot on here. Very grateful for the help that I get and lessons I learn.

Well, the steering wheel did line back up after I cut inner/outer tie rods so hopefully that means I kinda did it right. I'll take it to get aligned tomorrow.

Thank all for the quick help.