Aluminum tie rods
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I have some from Gulstrand too...
Not sure they're aluminum, but I installed them about 30 years ago. They're built a lot better than the stamped steel things.
Now I'm curious what they're made of????? Guess I'll go grab a magnet.
JUST CHECKED: Mine are steel, they came with the car when I got it and I installed them shortly thereafter when the alignment shop said my stamped-steel flimsies were not working. They are really nice and solid with jam-nuts to lock them in.
Now I'm curious what they're made of????? Guess I'll go grab a magnet.
JUST CHECKED: Mine are steel, they came with the car when I got it and I installed them shortly thereafter when the alignment shop said my stamped-steel flimsies were not working. They are really nice and solid with jam-nuts to lock them in.
Last edited by carriljc; May 13, 2017 at 11:02 AM. Reason: update steel comment
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Not sure they're aluminum, but I installed them about 30 years ago. They're built a lot better than the stamped steel things.
Now I'm curious what they're made of????? Guess I'll go grab a magnet.
JUST CHECKED: Mine are steel, they came with the car when I got it and I installed them shortly thereafter when the alignment shop said my stamped-steel flimsies were not working. They are really nice and solid with jam-nuts to lock them in.
Now I'm curious what they're made of????? Guess I'll go grab a magnet.
JUST CHECKED: Mine are steel, they came with the car when I got it and I installed them shortly thereafter when the alignment shop said my stamped-steel flimsies were not working. They are really nice and solid with jam-nuts to lock them in.
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Guldstrand sold both aluminum and steel, with only the latter recommended for street applications. Never got around to asking Dick why, but would speculate fatigue life played a role in that. The steel sets I've had appear to have been plated in zinc dichromate.
In any event, do bear in mind that only 1/2 of the weight savings here is unsprung, whereas there's much more to be gained at the calipers. My $.02, FWIW...
In any event, do bear in mind that only 1/2 of the weight savings here is unsprung, whereas there's much more to be gained at the calipers. My $.02, FWIW...
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Guldstrand sold both aluminum and steel, with only the latter recommended for street applications. Never got around to asking Dick why, but would speculate fatigue life played a role in that. The steel sets I've had appear to have been plated in zinc dichromate.
In any event, do bear in mind that only 1/2 of the weight savings here is unsprung, whereas there's much more to be gained at the calipers. My $.02, FWIW...
In any event, do bear in mind that only 1/2 of the weight savings here is unsprung, whereas there's much more to be gained at the calipers. My $.02, FWIW...