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Greg



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:37 pm    Post subject: knee deep in front end parts Reply with quote

Hey guys, I'm in the middle of replacing my steering box when I realized that one of my innner tie rod ends had a tear in the boot. My question (s) is this, is there anything I should watch out for when I replace the inner tie rods. I'll only have access to hand tools. Should I go ahead and replace the outer tie rod ends also AND if I'm replacing both ends, should I go ahead and just get a new tie rod assembly WHEW! I think I may be over thinking it here a bit.
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Clyde



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you're going to keep your car forever, go ahead and replace everything now, and you can forget about it for 10 years or so.

Most shops don't carry the complete tie rod assys. I've sold one set, and didn't have the time to inspect or compare it with the original, so I can't say anything about the quality of the new complete units. Personally, I like the original parts, and if they're not bent, I see no need in replacing them.
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serprice



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Agreed! Give em a wiggle test. If they are even alittle worn now is the time to do them. I buy my tierod ends from Clyde Wink , and being they are inexpensive why not do all four. But I would just do the ends. I've never bought a complete assembly. Count your threads to get it close. But measure and adjust tow when your done.
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Greg



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent, Do you happen to have 4 tie rod ends in stock? I think I may need one of the ends to have a hole for the steering dampener (do I need a steering dampener bushing also?)
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Clyde



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yup I have them. The one for the steering damper is like 2 or 3 bucks more than the others. I don't have the bushing by itself. The tie rod comes with one already:-)

Let me know if you definately need them, and I'll set them aside before I leave for Florida.
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Greg



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will definately need them. When are you leaving for FL?
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Clyde



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

4 have your name on them.
I hope to leave really early Friday morning.
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Greg



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:20 am    Post subject: Many thanks to Clyde Reply with quote

for once again supplying good parts at a great price!!
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