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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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adjustable track bar?

ok so i got the adjustable track bar for my 77 f150 4 inch lift. and we got it on move the axle over about a half inch or more but the steering wheel is still not center. but the axle is still off by a 1/4 inch if i adjust it that 1/4 inch should that line it up then?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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Take the steering wheel off and recenter. There are other factors that are changing the steering wheel position like the draglink.
 
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I put the drop drag link on and recrntering the wheel isn't going to help with where turn signals are and me having to try to hold them while moving into a lane. So if I adjust it perfectly will it even out? Has anyone used an adjustable track bar?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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I put the drop drag link on and recrntering the wheel isn't going to help with where turn signals are and me having to try to hold them while moving into a lane. So if I adjust it perfectly will it even out? Has anyone used an adjustable track bar?
can some one answer this?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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did you get the drag link lined up perfectly? if not, this will throw off the wheel a little bit.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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Ya I did cuz mine has groves all the way around then one is doubled up 180 degrees from the other so u can't mess it up
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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I had the tire dealer install an adjustable drag link on my F-350. (The leveling kit caused it too dog track.)After we pulled the front axle in line where it belonged with the drag link, he adjusted the linkage from the pitman arm to the tie rod to center the steering wheel. I have equal turning radius both directions...
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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recentering the wheel will help with where your signals are at. theres a tab on the back of the wheel that isnt permanently on there. its like a little tab. center the tab up to the wheel, then recenter the wheel on the truck.
 
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