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Old March 13th 2003, 13:14
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Originally posted by Chris Percival
The tie rod outer ends should be just below the inner ends at rest. When the suspension is compresed the outer ends should be just above the inner ends. This means that the when the suspension is compressed, the change effective horizontal length of the tie rod is minimized.
Thanks for the explaination. On my 944-strut'ed car, at rest the outer end is a bit below. I have yet to see it when the suspension is compressed. Tomorrow, I'll hunt for a fat friend! Or a fat chick!

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