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Old 06-20-2006, 07:38 AM   #41
Rokcrln
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt
The outer tie-rod is a heavy duty 3/4 inch heim with a 5/8" hole (overkill). It uses a grade 8 5/8 bolt to go through the spindle, and misalignment spacers (maximize travel without binding, and supplied with kit). The bumpsteer was minimized in the design with the pieces supplied in the kit.
I have not heard of any inspection issues due to spherical bearings (heims) being used in suspension systems. I wouldn't know why it would be an issue. As far as durabilty and strength is concerned, spherical bearings (heims and uni-balls) are the first choice of many performance suspension systems. I have been debating having a tie-rod adapter sleeve made that allows the use of a stock outer tie-rod end, the only draw-back to this is the rack threads and the stock tie-rod threads will need to be trimmed for installation... Which sounds more appealing?
I would recomend the option of both. He is right some states do frown apon hiems but they are thesame states that frown apon modified steering in any form So ether way it is an issue. But offer it at $ for theheim kit and $ for stock kit?

Kevin
LFD Inc.
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