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Old 01-26-2011, 01:19 PM   #351
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Re: 1969 Short Wide

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Originally Posted by mcbassin View Post
Hey Keith,
I am using a full 71-72 front suspension. The PO had switched the 69 front and rear for the 5 lugs. I ordered everything from Rock Auto for a 72. Did I miss something? thanks,
No.
After the 1970 model year, GM switched the direction of their tie rod threads.
67-70 outers were LH thread.
71-72 outers were RH thread.

I thought maybe your tie rods weren't threading together.
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