Tie rods

JAKEGG1999

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2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
6.0L
V8
4WD
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113,000 MILES

I installed a 3" lift on my truck and I am just wondering if it is possible for me to switch my tie rods from bottom to top due to them being at a pretty harsh angle.

Monday, December 16th, 2019 AT 6:34 PM

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DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

Which brand lift kit did you use? We'll figure this out when you get back to me. Thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 AT 1:40 AM

JAKEGG1999

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I used a rough country lift.

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Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 AT 3:59 AM

DANNY L

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Hello again.

If you can use your cell phone and upload a picture here of the crazy tie rod angle that would be helpful. Also, did you install the lift kit or did you take it to a shop? Thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 AT 4:39 AM

JAKEGG1999

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I do plan on turning my torsion keys down another turn.

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Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 AT 12:44 PM

DANNY L

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Hello again,

From what it looks like you installed a torsion key lift. Those do provide crazy tie rod/CV axle angles. You might want to crank down a little more. Is there binding/scraping? Unfortunately no you cannot flip the tie rod over. I installed a Rancho 6' lift on my 1997 and then put Bilstein 5100 shocks and it rode like a Cadillac. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

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