69 Cutlass S center link rubbing

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Old Jun 6, 2022 | 08:34 AM
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69 Cutlass S center link rubbing


The center link on my 69 Oldsmobile cutlass S convertible is rubbing the tip of the frame. All my front steering and suspension is new. Any ideas why it’s rubbing?

Old Jun 6, 2022 | 10:00 AM
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Looks like you have it assembled incorrectly. The grease fittings on the tie rods should be facing the frame.
Old Jun 6, 2022 | 10:08 AM
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The drag link is also installed backwards and as stated the tie rods are on the wrong side of it.
Old Jun 6, 2022 | 11:33 AM
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thank you!!
Old Jun 6, 2022 | 02:59 PM
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Those are also the outer tie rods. The inners have grease fittings on the cast part and face toward eachother. Once installed, the ones you currently have attached to the center link will have the grease fitting facing the ground.

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