I put the "Modern" type on the pitman arm & the steering knuckle. They are
bolt in (easy to see that they are not original) & are easier to change the
second & subsequent times (originals have to have a flange ground down on
the back & be pressed out). I can't see why they would "perform" any
better, except maybe that the press in type can get loose with no easy way
to tighten them.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-Window
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim House <jhouse@ccsolution.com>
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 7:37 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Tie Rod ends
>I have a 46 1/2 ton and it went for the state inspection. I was told I
need
>new tie rod ends. Now looking in the catalogs I see that there are both
>Modern and Old style replacements. Can anyone tell the difference - it
>sated that the Modern will steer better. Will placing the Modern in make
>this not an "original" ride any longer - or can no one tell but me. Also
>there is a tie rod end repair kit - what is this and what will it do - is
>this a cheep way out or at best a first try step? Did anyone ever use this
>kit and have good luck with it?
>
>I have 11 other items that must be repaired prior to getting the sticker -
>so I think it will be a while till the truck is on the road.
>
>Thanks
>Jim House
>46 3100 AD
>
>
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