Tie Rods

dbms95 · 02-28-2009, 09:25 PM

Ok, I have a 91 Marathon and am putting my Jakes drop arm lift kit on. I dont want the tie rod so far below the axle so that it doesn't get caught on everything. Can I drill out where the tie rods go in so that I can move them all to the top of the spindles instead of the bottom. It will get rid of the taper that holds them in but I just dont know if it makes a differance. HELP PLEASE

LOL, this was supposed to be the easy part.

dirtysouth · 02-28-2009, 11:11 PM

NOT a good idea to remove the taper. The taper seats the rod ends.
You will have continual trouble with the rod ends loosening, making your steering sloppy.

dbms95 · 02-28-2009, 11:19 PM

Thank you. Alright, I guess that answers that. I will have to think up another solution.

monkey-1 · 03-01-2009, 09:35 AM

If you upgrade to the newer style tie rods you can tighten them up even without the taper. If you need one of the newer style, let me know and I will dig you one up. IT WILL WORK!

dbms95 · 03-01-2009, 10:54 AM

Thanks Mike, I will holler at you about it. I didnt want to bug you but I guess I am gonna have to

monkey-1 · 03-01-2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbms95

Thanks Mike, I will holler at you about it. I didnt want to bug you but I guess I am gonna have to

You arent buggin me man, I am glad to help.

rifter · 03-01-2009, 06:43 PM

You can drill it out and use Heim joints, they also make a spacer for the Heims to get it up away from the mount so there's no rubbing.

crash12888 · 03-01-2009, 07:45 PM

If you are handy with and have acess to a welder, cut the arms off and flip'em. I did it to my cousins cart just because of that reason.
If not, go with the heim joint method.

monkey-1 · 03-02-2009, 07:47 PM

No need to cut/weld, or build anything custom when a stock EZGO piece from a 2001+ cart will do. They have a little different tie rod end that has some shoulders that can be held while tightening up.

All you will have to do is take out the taper, drop this in from the top and tighten it up. Instant clearance and the cost is right, FREE!

dbms95 · 03-02-2009, 07:55 PM

You are the man Mike. Cant tell you how much I appreciate your help.

02-28-2009, 09:25 PM	#1
dbms95 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ms Posts: 111	Tie Rods Ok, I have a 91 Marathon and am putting my Jakes drop arm lift kit on. I dont want the tie rod so far below the axle so that it doesn't get caught on everything. Can I drill out where the tie rods go in so that I can move them all to the top of the spindles instead of the bottom. It will get rid of the taper that holds them in but I just dont know if it makes a differance. HELP PLEASE LOL, this was supposed to be the easy part.

02-28-2009, 11:11 PM	#2
dirtysouth Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: P-COLA Posts: 1,176	Re: Tie Rods NOT a good idea to remove the taper. The taper seats the rod ends. You will have continual trouble with the rod ends loosening, making your steering sloppy.

02-28-2009, 11:19 PM	#3
dbms95 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ms Posts: 111	Re: Tie Rods Thank you. Alright, I guess that answers that. I will have to think up another solution.

03-01-2009, 09:35 AM	#4
monkey-1 Monkeylicious Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 952	Re: Tie Rods If you upgrade to the newer style tie rods you can tighten them up even without the taper. If you need one of the newer style, let me know and I will dig you one up. IT WILL WORK!

03-01-2009, 10:54 AM	#5
dbms95 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ms Posts: 111	Re: Tie Rods Thanks Mike, I will holler at you about it. I didnt want to bug you but I guess I am gonna have to

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03-01-2009, 06:43 PM	#7
rifter rifter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 4,055	Re: Tie Rods You can drill it out and use Heim joints, they also make a spacer for the Heims to get it up away from the mount so there's no rubbing.

03-01-2009, 07:45 PM	#8
crash12888 Gone Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 6,021	Re: Tie Rods If you are handy with and have acess to a welder, cut the arms off and flip'em. I did it to my cousins cart just because of that reason. If not, go with the heim joint method.

03-02-2009, 07:47 PM	#9
monkey-1 Monkeylicious Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 952	Re: Tie Rods No need to cut/weld, or build anything custom when a stock EZGO piece from a 2001+ cart will do. They have a little different tie rod end that has some shoulders that can be held while tightening up. All you will have to do is take out the taper, drop this in from the top and tighten it up. Instant clearance and the cost is right, FREE!

03-02-2009, 07:55 PM	#10
dbms95 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ms Posts: 111	Re: Tie Rods You are the man Mike. Cant tell you how much I appreciate your help.

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