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Gus350 · 06-16-2014, 09:54 AM

didn't think about it till now I still have the old tie rods intack ill try to put them on this wekend and see if that lines up better or is the same.

chevyrestoguy · 06-17-2014, 10:09 AM

I re-read your initial post, and when you say that the tie rod is threaded all the way in, do you mean that the outer tie rod is threaded into the sleeve and it's bottoming out on the inner tie rod inside the sleeve? If so, a shortened sleeve isn't going to help you. You're fighting a tie rod length issue.

If so, then trim the outer tie rod length down 1", re-dress the threads and you'll be fine. Do yourself a favor and before you cut the length, spin the appropriate thead die on to the tie rod a couple of inches. That way, when you turn out the die to de-dress the threads, it'll establish your initial thread groove on the way out. This will make is much, much easier to thread the die back on. After that, spin the die back on and off a couple of times and test it in the sleeve to make sure it'll engage.

Gus350 · 06-17-2014, 11:19 AM

Yes that sounds good that will probably be what happens. We were just trying to figure out why everything was to long when all the items are for a 80 model truck is it the modular spindals with the 1 inch forward Porterbuilt arms I do n't know but going to try and figure it out. Thanks for the help.
Kevin.

chevyrestoguy · 06-17-2014, 05:35 PM

I'm going through the same thing, Kevin. 1964 truck, 1979 suspension, Bell-tech spindles, 1 cut coil, lower control arms moved fwd 1", converted to power steering with an adapter plate, chassis Z'd 2" up. Mines a real Heinz 57.

Andy4639 · 06-20-2014, 09:22 PM

Just wondering. Are these the QA1 from Summit?

I just called and asked about them and they said they had none to work on a 71 Chevy C-10. I ended up ordering these.

**lolife99** · 06-20-2014, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Just wondering.
Are these the QA1 from Summit?

I just called and asked about them and they said they had none to work on a 71 Chevy C-10. I ended up ordering these.

Old Edelbrock/ Now QA-1 Part #5252 will work on the 71-72 truck.

Andy4639 · 06-21-2014, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Old Edelbrock/ Now QA-1 Part #5252 will work on the 71-72 truck.

Thanks oh well. Live and learn!

06-16-2014, 09:54 AM	#26
Gus350 68 C 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Advance ,Mo Posts: 554	Re: Tie Rod Lenths didn't think about it till now I still have the old tie rods intack ill try to put them on this wekend and see if that lines up better or is the same. __________________ Kevin "Life is Hard But its Harder when your Stupid" John Wayne 68 C10 70 C20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=602326#

06-17-2014, 10:09 AM	#27
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Tie Rod Lenths I re-read your initial post, and when you say that the tie rod is threaded all the way in, do you mean that the outer tie rod is threaded into the sleeve and it's bottoming out on the inner tie rod inside the sleeve? If so, a shortened sleeve isn't going to help you. You're fighting a tie rod length issue. If so, then trim the outer tie rod length down 1", re-dress the threads and you'll be fine. Do yourself a favor and before you cut the length, spin the appropriate thead die on to the tie rod a couple of inches. That way, when you turn out the die to de-dress the threads, it'll establish your initial thread groove on the way out. This will make is much, much easier to thread the die back on. After that, spin the die back on and off a couple of times and test it in the sleeve to make sure it'll engage. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

06-17-2014, 11:19 AM	#28
Gus350 68 C 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Advance ,Mo Posts: 554	Re: Tie Rod Lenths Yes that sounds good that will probably be what happens. We were just trying to figure out why everything was to long when all the items are for a 80 model truck is it the modular spindals with the 1 inch forward Porterbuilt arms I do n't know but going to try and figure it out. Thanks for the help. Kevin. __________________ Kevin "Life is Hard But its Harder when your Stupid" John Wayne 68 C10 70 C20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=602326#

06-17-2014, 05:35 PM	#29
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Tie Rod Lenths I'm going through the same thing, Kevin. 1964 truck, 1979 suspension, Bell-tech spindles, 1 cut coil, lower control arms moved fwd 1", converted to power steering with an adapter plate, chassis Z'd 2" up. Mines a real Heinz 57. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

06-20-2014, 09:22 PM	#30
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Tie Rod Lenths Just wondering. Are these the QA1 from Summit? I just called and asked about them and they said they had none to work on a 71 Chevy C-10. I ended up ordering these. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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