Tie Rod End Replacement Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

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?

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)

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