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bobs409 · 04-13-2002, 06:41 AM

The best thing to do is to replace the parts yourself, then go get it aligned.

Just count the number of turns it takes to remove the old tie rod and turn the new one in the same amount. That will get you very close or even spot on where it is now. A ride to a shop isn't going to hurt anything.

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04-13-2002, 06:41 AM	#12
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	The best thing to do is to replace the parts yourself, then go get it aligned. Just count the number of turns it takes to remove the old tie rod and turn the new one in the same amount. That will get you very close or even spot on where it is now. A ride to a shop isn't going to hurt anything. ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10