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Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: supernutt on July 27, 2013, 11:00:14 AM

I assume that since the steering stem has a grease fitting on it where the inner tie rod bolts on that it is supposed to turn inside the steering stem?[ATTACH=CONFIG]1018[/ATTACH]
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When I tighten the nuts up on the opposite end they do not turn in the steering stem.  I dont know if I trust running the nut a little loose--it just doesnt seem to turn that hard to me and may come loose.  Loctite?  Anyways, just need to know how this is supposed to work.  Thanks.  Will be posting a build thread when I can come up with some front shocks for it......

Title: try these pics again
Post by: supernutt on July 27, 2013, 11:14:07 AM

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Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: 05450r on July 27, 2013, 11:29:22 AM

The pivot's that go through the stem need to rotate as it goes through the suspension cycle,true anti bind. Should be locking nuts tight enough that theres no in and out movement of the pivot in stem. Kind of a nice balance of tight,yet free enought to rotate on the stem bushing. As far as locktite Im not going to use it on mine. That is a spot that seems to collect alot of dirt/mud and may make for a pita at removal time. Hope that helps and looking forward to a build thread!

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: supernutt on July 27, 2013, 11:33:06 AM

I kind of thought that is how it should be.  I will just have to keep a watchful eye on those.  I really need that mobile app.  would be really helpful.  Thanks for the reply

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: 05450r on July 27, 2013, 11:40:35 AM

No problem,I went out and double checked mine,which arent mounted,and the previous owner didnt use lock nuts,however I will..lol. My stem was packed full of dirt when I got it so the nuts were a pain to get out. Also mine had o-rings on one side of the pivot,Im assuming it was supposed to have one on each side,does yours?.. Maybe someone that knows more than me will chime in.

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: supernutt on July 27, 2013, 11:43:17 AM

I will have to look.  I never took it apart.  would make sense for o rings to be there. Will do that later today and report back.  Dont get too excited on this build.  This is going to be my "daily driver" and I dont want anything too fancy.  I want to be able to run this thing hard and not worry about scratching it!!

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: 05450r on July 27, 2013, 11:51:44 AM

Quote from: supernutt;6001

This is going to be my "daily driver" and I dont want anything too fancy.

LOL,it doesnt get much "fancier" than a Pro-Trax front end!! Regaurdless with that front end you hae a great start for a build,keep us posted!

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: supernutt on July 27, 2013, 12:01:42 PM

I dont like polishing chrome!  It has too much chrome already for me.  Going to be limited to "useful" things and not "bling bling"

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: 05450r on July 27, 2013, 12:04:10 PM

Very nice! Once you start polishing it never stops!.. Do you have chrome upper and lowers?

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: supernutt on July 27, 2013, 12:10:11 PM

yup.  I bought elsinore

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: supernutt on July 27, 2013, 12:11:12 PM

he had the front shocks sold beforehand though

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: 05450r on July 27, 2013, 12:15:22 PM

Sweet!!!...   You better keep us posted on this one!!!

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: supernutt on July 27, 2013, 12:16:27 PM

I will but it wont be anything like Troy's build.  And front shocks for this thing are expensive!

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: 05450r on July 27, 2013, 12:22:37 PM

I hear that! I bought the Axis from Dan's crf,he cut me a great deal and you truely get what you pay for. With that front end you cant go cheap with the shocks. But you do get the benifet of having the best set up made IMO

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: supernutt on July 27, 2013, 12:26:18 PM

I sure hope so.  I am getting older and need the best so I dont get beat up as bad!!  I dont even race, just rec ride.  Looking at HLS shocks.  Talked to Laz already and he is confident he can build me some awesome shocks!

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: supernutt on July 27, 2013, 04:26:30 PM

Looks like mine has an o ring on each end.  There is one in the stem on the front and the other is still on the tie rod attaching part.

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: 05450r on July 27, 2013, 04:33:27 PM

Good deal,I was thinking it should,thank you for checking!

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: Drewski on July 30, 2013, 11:38:17 PM

A little of topic but if the stem area is packing with dirt/debris,  you may be able to get some plastic push on caps from a hardware store or specialty automotive store. Makes for a nice clean look as well!   If not,  I've also seen people fill that void with black silicone.  Just swipe it with your finger while the silicone is still wet for a flush smooth appearance.  When you need to get to the lock nuts just scoop the dried silicone out with a pic or small flat head screw driver.

Title: Pro-trax inner tie rod help?
Post by: supernutt on July 31, 2013, 09:03:50 PM

unfortunately Dan, it is going to be a bit before I get to that!!  Kind of looking around for some front shocks for it but should probably just bite the bullet and buy new ones....After I get shocks I need some sort of footpeg for it yet and I should have enough to put it together and ride it!