Coming up Short
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Coming up Short
After lifting my truck 9" and putting on the drop pitman arm my tie rods are only going into the tie rod adjusting sleeve about 1/2" on each side. This makes me a tad uncomfortable. Can I get a longer sleeve somewhere so the tie rods ends screw in a little more? Thanks Maxx
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So we can disagree on that. Proper welding and welding inspection will ensure that there are not any issues a proper weld is stronger than the threads.
I guess thats easy for me to say since I am a SCWI.
As a mater of fact he could double jam nut either side and then weld it. It will not move until you grind it off.
Where we agree; it would be better if he had the right ends or correct length.
The hazard you mention does not exist if the job is done properly.
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You could even cut the sleeve and then sleeve over it with pipe and weld the two together and center pin the sleeves through the air gap.
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Believe it or not I was able to cross reference the inner tie rod at the Pitman arm to a Dodge Tie rod end which measures about 3" longer than the stocker. Had the same size threads and taper. Headed over to Napa this morning to double check this against the stock end. That would be perfect if true. Cant afford to go the crossover or hi steer system YET, money is a little tight.. Thanks guys............Maxx
