03-12-2005, 07:21 AM | #1 |
'70 GMC C-25 LWB
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Racecar style tie rod
I have a 70 gmc c25, I plan on lowering this truck with 73-87 drop spindles. I know you have to switch the tie rod ends, I was thinking to go with new racecar style tie rods with hiem joints. Has any one done this? What size bolt come on the 73-87 tie rod ends? Is every thing the same (tie rods) on a 70gmc 3/4 ton as 73-87 3/4 ton besides the end that attach to the spindle?
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03-12-2005, 08:39 AM | #2 |
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Heims ends aren't tolerant of grit and grime. The ball is exposed to all the elements under the truck rather than encased inside the unit like a normal tie rod end. If you don't encase it somehow, the heim won't live very long on the street.
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03-12-2005, 08:49 AM | #3 |
'70 GMC C-25 LWB
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Binghamton, N.Y.
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O yeah i didnt even think about that. Thanks TX.
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