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Old 03-31-2006, 01:36 PM   #67 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MyElise
I don't think any rod attached in the middle would provide much support to the joint in an up or down motion.
The rod shouldn't see any significant up or down motion. It's purpose is to place the track (tie) rod end into double shear instead of single. The track rod should only see side to side loads while attempting to keep the wheels pointed in the "forward" direction - essentially it serves the same purpose as the steering tie rods at the front.

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