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Old 02-07-2016, 06:20 PM
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I need to order a tap for the tie rod "coupler" anyone know what the thread pitch is?
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Old 02-07-2016, 06:28 PM
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I don't know what the pitch is...

But, you need to get a thread chaser...as a tap will take away material...
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Originally Posted by ry57pont
I need to order a tap for the tie rod "coupler" anyone know what the thread pitch is?
If you're talking about the tie rod adjusting sleeve, it has RH threads on one end and LH threads on the other end - both are fine (UNF) threads, but I don't recall the diameter offhand.
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Old 02-08-2016, 10:03 AM
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On a c-2 they are 5/8 fine th. I just went through this on my car, only I converted to a outer heim joint.
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