HELP! Installed Tie rods.. TOO MUCH TOE!

[Addicted2Kouki]

I just installed some kazama tie rods and tie rod ends.
Also, Tie Rod angle spacers.

threw em on, but now I have a ridiculous amount of toe.
So much that it made it pretty much impossible to drive.

Can't really adjust anymore,
What should I do?

I read up that an option was to cut off part of the end of the tie rod to allow more adjustment.

Anything else?

[JeremyR]

get an alignment

[Addicted2Kouki]

get an alignment

I dont think you read anything I posted.

The adjustment for the tie rod is maxed out,
theres thread, but won't go anymore.

[iwishiwas-all*]

you are most definately freddy 4-wheeling, but the spacers dont help why did u put those on for a dd u need your super angel to u turn into a gas station?. thats the only thing i can think of causing this

[Addicted2Kouki]

Freddy 4 wheeling?


I'm thinking its the spacers too.
Actually, they do help...give like 1/2 - 3/4 of a turn more or something.


And even if it is my daily,
doesnt mean I have a separate track car.
ITS MY WEEKEND WARRIOR. <3

[iwishiwas-all*]

ok how LOW is your car? I havnt seen or used kazama stuff, but obviously its probably made for an extremely low car and moreover the spacers dont help your cause at all, I would remove them

[fbiphil]

I haven't experienced the Kazamas, but when I put my Megan S14 inners/ outers on my S13, I had the same problem- the adjusters were bottomed out, but I still had crazy toe-in!
I cut about 3/4" off each inner, and it adjusted fine with plenty of thread still going into the collar.
Quick tip: if you leave the jam nut threaded on when you cut, it will clean the threads up when you unscrew it after cutting.
Good luck!

[projectRDM]

Cut the tie rods. I've had to do that on a few different types, both OE and aftermarket. Use a band saw, cut it flush, and run the jam nut over it before putting the ends on, since they're Kazama they're aluminum and will strip very easily if you're not careful.

[Addicted2Kouki]

ok how LOW is your car? I havnt seen or used kazama stuff, but obviously its probably made for an extremely low car and moreover the spacers dont help your cause at all, I would remove them


My car is maxed out in the front on PBM coilovers. So its low.
If you have no experience with what is at hand, Don't Talk.
True, the spacers didnt help, with my toe, because there was no more room to adjust.
Help with angle, yes.

I haven't experienced the Kazamas, but when I put my Megan S14 inners/ outers on my S13, I had the same problem- the adjusters were bottomed out, but I still had crazy toe-in!
I cut about 3/4" off each inner, and it adjusted fine with plenty of thread still going into the collar.
Quick tip: if you leave the jam nut threaded on when you cut, it will clean the threads up when you unscrew it after cutting.
Good luck!

Sounds like the same problem. Thanks. Repped.

Cut the tie rods. I've had to do that on a few different types, both OE and aftermarket. Use a band saw, cut it flush, and run the jam nut over it before putting the ends on, since they're Kazama they're aluminum and will strip very easily if you're not careful.

Thanks Russ. You are a bottomless pit of knowledge. Repped.