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SCOTI · 08-20-2020, 03:56 PM

Just to follow-up….

I opted to ream for the larger TRE's & try them. Won't be the first time I've spent ~$100 for a limited use tool. Started before work today & finished the process @ lunch.

I just lightly buzzed to start (only attempting to remove the powder-coating).
Then, I tried the OE spec TRE. It fit better @ the major but was still loose @ the minor end of the taper (I didn't care for that).
The Scout TRE was too short.

The 1-ton & heim had the same center-line as far as height on the TRE pad so I clearanced the taper for it. It definitely fit better @ the minor & major points of measure.
Pic is 1-ton TRE installed w/castle nut & cotter key in place.

08-20-2020, 03:56 PM	#13
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,924	Re: Spindle Tie Rod End Inserts Just to follow-up…. I opted to ream for the larger TRE's & try them. Won't be the first time I've spent ~$100 for a limited use tool. Started before work today & finished the process @ lunch. I just lightly buzzed to start (only attempting to remove the powder-coating). Then, I tried the OE spec TRE. It fit better @ the major but was still loose @ the minor end of the taper (I didn't care for that). The Scout TRE was too short. The 1-ton & heim had the same center-line as far as height on the TRE pad so I clearanced the taper for it. It definitely fit better @ the minor & major points of measure. Pic is 1-ton TRE installed w/castle nut & cotter key in place. Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*