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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls
Wait, wait, tell me again, why are you fabricating your own outer tie rod ends? Are you preserving the original steer geometry? Probably not, if it helps with bump steer.
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It helps with bump steer because the rod ends can absorb impact on more than one axis. Yes, the modification still keeps OEM steering geometry, even under load and suspension impact, when done correctly. Some vehicles are designed slightly differently, so that the tie rod ends are directly in line with the mounting location on the hub. For those vehicles, you can offset your steering arm geometry as much as 1 degree or more. I've only seen a couple in my life that were like that, though, and can't think of any specific examples.
Lastly, there is nothing really that requires fabrication, either. It's mainly a matter of installing a bolt, a sleeve, and a couple nuts, then finding a spherical rod end bearing that has the same threads as your tie rods. Get an alignment afterward.
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