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63sbssbbw · 08-29-2008, 07:55 AM

I have a '75 front x member hub to hub and I suspect that the tie rods and ball joints have been replaced not long before it was parked
Is there measurements that I can take from these components to confirm my suspisions.?
or will I have to install and just see how it FEELS
Not cheaping out,but if someone's already done it....why?
X member is not in truck yet.
Any help on this would be appreciated
Thanks,Trent

LONGHAIR · 08-29-2008, 09:35 AM

Measurements, not really...what you really need to look for is movement. All of the joints should be tight and hopefully there is evidence of grease? Otherwise, you are just going to have to install it.

63sbssbbw · 08-30-2008, 06:47 AM

Yes,there is gease boots are full but not overfull ,joints seem to be tight and smooth in thier movement,rubber boots are in exellent shape,no cracking or tears.
even sprung for a threaded tie rod remover that won't wreck the boots like my pickle fork would.
Thank you LH ,T

joe231 · 08-30-2008, 09:24 AM

as long as there is no play in them you should be good to go

08-29-2008, 07:55 AM	#1
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	T-rods & B-joints Question I have a '75 front x member hub to hub and I suspect that the tie rods and ball joints have been replaced not long before it was parked Is there measurements that I can take from these components to confirm my suspisions.? or will I have to install and just see how it FEELS Not cheaping out,but if someone's already done it....why? X member is not in truck yet. Any help on this would be appreciated Thanks,Trent __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

08-29-2008, 09:35 AM	#2
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: T-rods & B-joints Question Measurements, not really...what you really need to look for is movement. All of the joints should be tight and hopefully there is evidence of grease? Otherwise, you are just going to have to install it.

08-30-2008, 06:47 AM	#3
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: T-rods & B-joints Question Yes,there is gease boots are full but not overfull ,joints seem to be tight and smooth in thier movement,rubber boots are in exellent shape,no cracking or tears. even sprung for a threaded tie rod remover that won't wreck the boots like my pickle fork would. Thank you LH ,T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

08-30-2008, 09:24 AM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: T-rods & B-joints Question as long as there is no play in them you should be good to go __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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