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  • March 29, 2024, 06:38:57 AM

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Author Topic: Two Outer rods to make 1 rod  (Read 809 times)

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Offline tgotr

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Two Outer rods to make 1 rod
« on: March 24, 2022, 03:53:17 PM »
What would be stopping me from using an outer tie rod on my '84 Eagle as in inner tie rod. I have my old Tie rods out, and they look identical. Same length (7" from end to top of the head). The ball joints can go either in the knuckle or the steering linkage. Are the threads left hand threads on the inner tie rods?

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Re: Two Outer rods to make 1 rod
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2022, 06:49:10 PM »
Yes! That is so you can make adjustments without taking it apart.
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Offline tgotr

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Re: Two Outer rods to make 1 rod
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2022, 07:13:54 PM »
Apologies for my ignorance.

I'm likely going to have to bite the bullet and go onto kennedy american.

Offline mo.eagles

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Re: Two Outer rods to make 1 rod
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2022, 06:42:41 PM »
No apologies needed. We were all ignorant at some point. The more you try the more you learn.
'85 wagon Limited   tilt wheel , cruise control
power seats ,windows and locks
rear window washer /wiper 
tach and gauge package
A/C
 '85 wagon   power windows and locks
rear window washer/wiper
factory tow package
A/C

 

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