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Primered_69 · 02-26-2008, 03:54 AM

Okay I am replacing the tie rod ends. I went with the Moog brand ones. I read that to do the swap you count how many threads are showing then copy that to get it correct spacing.

The problem is the Moog sleeves and the original ones are different lengths therefore different thread counts.

Can I just mark the middle of the sleeves at a center line then measure out to the original ones center then match that measurement on the replacement.

How exact does it have to be. Will it make any difference if I am off by a thread or two here and there?

ampsyco · 02-26-2008, 05:13 AM

i assume your going to get it aligned after ???

if so then as long as your close it should be ok to drive to the alignment shop.

if not then i dont know what to tell ya. i wouldnt recommend changing them without getting it aligned.

Primered_69 · 02-26-2008, 05:15 AM

I am going to get it aligned before driving any length due to it also being swapped over to dropped spindles and dropped springs. I even thought about getting it towed there.

ampsyco · 02-26-2008, 05:18 AM

as long as you get it close then you should be ok. take it for a short ride to see how it feels first.

i wouldnt spend the money on the tow.

hotrodhomi · 02-26-2008, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampsyco

as long as you get it close then you should be ok. take it for a short ride to see how it feels first.

i wouldnt spend the money on the tow.

I agree.

lowrollin70gmc · 02-26-2008, 05:31 AM

If you're replacing inner and outer at the same time, just take the old assembly and compare it to the new assembly on the workbench and get it close enough to count.

PrerunnerRob · 02-26-2008, 09:39 AM

Pull the old tie rod end from the spindle, set it close to 90 degrees, and take a rough measurement from the centerline of the tie rod end to the adjuster sleeve. This should do you right until you get to the alignment shop.

02-26-2008, 03:54 AM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Tie Rod End Replacement Question Okay I am replacing the tie rod ends. I went with the Moog brand ones. I read that to do the swap you count how many threads are showing then copy that to get it correct spacing. The problem is the Moog sleeves and the original ones are different lengths therefore different thread counts. Can I just mark the middle of the sleeves at a center line then measure out to the original ones center then match that measurement on the replacement. How exact does it have to be. Will it make any difference if I am off by a thread or two here and there? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

02-26-2008, 05:13 AM	#2
ampsyco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 142	Re: Tie Rod End Replacement Question i assume your going to get it aligned after ??? if so then as long as your close it should be ok to drive to the alignment shop. if not then i dont know what to tell ya. i wouldnt recommend changing them without getting it aligned.

02-26-2008, 05:15 AM	#3
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Tie Rod End Replacement Question I am going to get it aligned before driving any length due to it also being swapped over to dropped spindles and dropped springs. I even thought about getting it towed there. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

02-26-2008, 05:18 AM	#4
ampsyco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 142	Re: Tie Rod End Replacement Question as long as you get it close then you should be ok. take it for a short ride to see how it feels first. i wouldnt spend the money on the tow.

02-26-2008, 05:31 AM	#6
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: Tie Rod End Replacement Question If you're replacing inner and outer at the same time, just take the old assembly and compare it to the new assembly on the workbench and get it close enough to count. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

02-26-2008, 09:39 AM	#7
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Tie Rod End Replacement Question Pull the old tie rod end from the spindle, set it close to 90 degrees, and take a rough measurement from the centerline of the tie rod end to the adjuster sleeve. This should do you right until you get to the alignment shop.



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