Adjusting tie rods after RC 5" lift

[jtupper]

Okay guys, I installed my lift yesterday which required me to cut my tie rods. After I got everything put back together, I realized that my alignment is WAAAY off. Obviously, I need an alignment, but I wouldn't even drive it the the shop like this.

 

My tires are toed out badly. My question is can the tie rods be adjusted without removing the toe rod ends from the knuckle? I assume I can just break the bugger nut loose (the nut that tightens up to the tie rod end) and turn the tie rod to gt my adjustment, but I want to be sure before I start just turning it. The inner tie rod is in a boot so I can't see what is going on in that end.

 

Appreciate any input.

[LTZ2014]

Yes, just break that nut loose and turn the rod to get it where it's able to drive to the alignment shop.

 

 

 

[jtupper]

Thanks for the reply. I ended up poking around and found a youtube visdeo that explained it pretty well.