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#42744 02/02/2005 4:06 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | As I have not yet had any advice let me rephrase my question. Seems that all the literature is saying we should replace our old ball/socket tie rod ends with new style ones. I can still get MOOG old style tie rod ends and was looking for a pro or con answer. Thanks. | | |
#42745 02/02/2005 1:54 PM | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 86 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 86 | I don't know about pro or con But i replaced mine with the old style. I figure if they worked for GM back then they should work for me. I may add my truck is totally stock, if you made some horsepower changes you may want something else.
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#42746 02/02/2005 5:27 PM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 481 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 481 | I don't see any reason to keep the old tie rods ends unless you prefir the appearance of the older units. The older tie rods ends are more open to the elements and require more attention. I prefir original restorations so I'm keeping mine.  | | |
#42747 02/03/2005 5:51 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | My truck is stock power-wise. Just seems that every catalog you look at seem to be pushing the new style rod ends. If the ball is oval I guess it would be wise to replace the ends. Otherwise it does not get exposaed to any salt or much water and is greased about every 1000 miles. Then there are the naysayers who claim the old style are dangereous, I suppose without proper lube and maintenance. I can get original style from MOOG but they are pricey compared to the new type. | | |
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