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swathdiver
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next time i crawl under mine i'll take a look n see if anything comes to mind
If youre trying to drill out the extractor good fuggin luck manyou need to try and get it out first, try some reverse twist drill bits maybe.
I've got a stud on a turbo at the moment that broke off flush. i've drilled into it a few times but can't get it to budge either, need to grab another set of good drill bits to finish up
I bought three Norseman carbide tipped straight flute drill bits (USA), between $15 and $26 each that Norseman said would do the job. Well, maybe they would have with more penetrating oil and a steadier hand. The largest one did ok but was making too little progress and I didn't want to wreck the threads if I were going to have someone attempt to put a nut on them in any way.
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hey james, did you ever find out anything on some aftermarket tie rods?
been looking around and doesnt seem to be much available - because of rack and pinion?
i bought some rough country sleeves, they look kinda dainty on the pics but they came in- not to shabby lookin for ~$40
not that I was looking forward to spending 300+ for badass tie rod ends, but was hoping i could find something better, even if i had to drill out the spindle to a larger taper or something
been looking around and doesnt seem to be much available - because of rack and pinion?
i bought some rough country sleeves, they look kinda dainty on the pics but they came in- not to shabby lookin for ~$40
not that I was looking forward to spending 300+ for badass tie rod ends, but was hoping i could find something better, even if i had to drill out the spindle to a larger taper or something
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I am not sure if you are lowered or not but thought I would post these up...
http://michiganmetalworks.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=76&product_id=138
If not maybe you could use a similar idea as the heim joints are pretty stout.
Not sure why you are looking for HD tie rod ends... hope this helps.
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swathdiver
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LMC Truck had those heavy duty ones but are quite expensive. The Rough Country ones I was going to buy and they only work on stock tie rods which are 1/2 inch in diameter. I went to measure mine before ordering and discovered that they are 5/8 inch diameter, been changed already. So for now that has been shelved.
Ken, the tie rod sleeves are helpful at the race track when launching in AWD/4WD.
Ken, the tie rod sleeves are helpful at the race track when launching in AWD/4WD.
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Awd launches mostly...doesn't like staying aligned. Im Keeping front axle angles about as neutral as possible
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I think that only addresses the outside of the tie rod, I was hoping to find a thicker inner tie rod
Saw price was pretty steep, and wasn't sure if it would fit
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swathdiver
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I've read that those fit on our trucks. Maybe someday I'll put those on when it comes time for an overhaul.
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Wow! Sure is but then if you're racing you'll never need a tow home because it broke!
Fired up the truck today and ran what was my usual routine before my daughter started driving herself to and from school. Left the driveway at 15.3 mpg, time she hit the main road and adjusted for the remote start it was at 15.1 mpg. By the time we hit the line to pick up the kids it was 15.4 mpg and after ten minutes down to 15.2 mpg. Went down to 15.1 mpg, then off to the pharmacy and grocer and then back into the driveway at 15.2 mpg. Finally!
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