Tie rod adjusting sleeve - manual vs power steering? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pat · 07-24-2008, 10:59 AM

Im ordering a bunch of parts to redo my suspension from Autozone.
They list tie rod adjusting sleeves for both manual and power steering.
The power steering sleeves cost 31 bucks while the ones for manual only cost 11.
Whats the difference?
Does it matter?

VA72C10 · 07-24-2008, 09:23 PM

interested to know this as well

LONGHAIR · 07-25-2008, 07:55 AM

I would assume that the power steering tie-rods are lareger in diameter, but not really sure why that would justify triple the price.

pat · 07-25-2008, 12:23 PM

Yeah, the only thing I could think of was that they were just a little beefier.
If thats the case, Ill just get by on the cheaper ones.
but I dont know

79gmcsierragrande · 07-26-2008, 05:37 PM

Are the tie rods different as well? The only thing I can think of is they are longer/shorter or the thread is bigger/smaller in diameter.

pat · 07-27-2008, 11:33 AM

The tie rod ends are the same.

79gmcsierragrande · 07-30-2008, 08:32 PM

Well the only thing I can say is, there are certain things I don’t mess with, brakes and steering are at the top of the list. I’d get the one it says and assume GM new a little about what they were doing.

07-24-2008, 10:59 AM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Tie rod adjusting sleeve - manual vs power steering? Im ordering a bunch of parts to redo my suspension from Autozone. They list tie rod adjusting sleeves for both manual and power steering. The power steering sleeves cost 31 bucks while the ones for manual only cost 11. Whats the difference? Does it matter? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

07-24-2008, 09:23 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve - manual vs power steering? interested to know this as well

07-25-2008, 07:55 AM	#3
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve - manual vs power steering? I would assume that the power steering tie-rods are lareger in diameter, but not really sure why that would justify triple the price.

07-25-2008, 12:23 PM	#4
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve - manual vs power steering? Yeah, the only thing I could think of was that they were just a little beefier. If thats the case, Ill just get by on the cheaper ones. but I dont know __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

07-26-2008, 05:37 PM	#5
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve - manual vs power steering? Are the tie rods different as well? The only thing I can think of is they are longer/shorter or the thread is bigger/smaller in diameter. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!

07-27-2008, 11:33 AM	#6
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve - manual vs power steering? The tie rod ends are the same. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

07-30-2008, 08:32 PM	#7
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve - manual vs power steering? Well the only thing I can say is, there are certain things I don’t mess with, brakes and steering are at the top of the list. I’d get the one it says and assume GM new a little about what they were doing. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!



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