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Originally posted by ootranceformeroo
Sorry to bring up an older post but I will be doing my tein tie rods sometime soon. In the tein manual, it says that you CAN use the spacer but might rub depending on ride height/wheel size/offset/etc. Im assuming it will rub if its LOW, but im not sure what offsets and width and tire size will work w/o rubbing. If not I can always switch back to the lock plate. Will it increase steering angle with the lock plate? Im assuming it will since thats the purpose besides being stronger. This is for a s14 btw.
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It will rub depending on the offset and size of your wheel. The lower the offset, the better chance that you car won't rub the inner well. You can always just hammer that piece flat so your tires don't rub.
If you don't use the spacer, you should use the lockplate and your car's turning radius will be the same. The spacer is what makes the turning radius more. Take a look at your steering rack and tie rod. The reason why your rack can't turn anymore is because the inner tie rod hits the rack. When you add that spacer, it allows the spacer to enter the rack slightly and it takes about 1/2" more for the inner tie rod to strike the rack. The spacers effectively lengthen your steering rack.
When you install them with the spacers, take into consideration the extra length of the spacers and make the tie rod shorter or else you will be toed in like mad on both sides.