Rear tie rod ends worn...should I replace more stuff?
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Drifting
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Rear tie rod ends worn...should I replace more stuff?
Car is a '96 CE 6-speed with 81K miles. Rear end had been "waggling" since I bought it last month, took it to the local Chevy Dealer (Mac Haik in Houston) they said a rear tie rod on one side is worn.
I am already planning to do all the rear tie rods, I figure if one is worn the others couldn't be far behind at 81K miles.
Are there other items I should consider replacing while back there? Obviously if I see wear on something I'll get after it, but I was wondering if anyone had a similar experience and had some advice.
FYI, this car is a daily driver but I like to drive it pretty aggressively at times. Also, I completely rebuilt the entire front and rear suspension on my '74 Corvette and did the front on my '76 Suburban so I'm not entirely new to suspension work, just C4 suspension work.
Thanks,
Jeff
I am already planning to do all the rear tie rods, I figure if one is worn the others couldn't be far behind at 81K miles.
Are there other items I should consider replacing while back there? Obviously if I see wear on something I'll get after it, but I was wondering if anyone had a similar experience and had some advice.
FYI, this car is a daily driver but I like to drive it pretty aggressively at times. Also, I completely rebuilt the entire front and rear suspension on my '74 Corvette and did the front on my '76 Suburban so I'm not entirely new to suspension work, just C4 suspension work.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Re: Rear tie rod ends worn...should I replace more stuff? (no_radio)
The C4 rear is much easier to work with vs. the C3's.
I would replace the bushings with a nice poly kit from Energy Suspension... I would also do the u-joints.
might as well... your in there....
change the rear diff lube, too.
that should about do it... :D
The only thing is the transverse spring, which can get cranky, but, use a floor jack to unload it and loosen the bolt, drop the jack. real easy.
Mark the bolt, first, tho. this way you can get the ride height correct.
I would replace the bushings with a nice poly kit from Energy Suspension... I would also do the u-joints.
might as well... your in there....
change the rear diff lube, too.
that should about do it... :D
The only thing is the transverse spring, which can get cranky, but, use a floor jack to unload it and loosen the bolt, drop the jack. real easy.
Mark the bolt, first, tho. this way you can get the ride height correct.
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Drifting
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Re: Rear tie rod ends worn...should I replace more stuff? (bogus)
I just got off the phone with Vette Brakes, they told me about their Heavy Duty Toe Rods...sounds pretty good to me, anyone have experience with these? They said it's great for street or track.
I Vette Brakes grand touring kit on my '74, I really like that setup.
Thanks,
Jeff
I Vette Brakes grand touring kit on my '74, I really like that setup.
Thanks,
Jeff
Drifting
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From: West Islip New York
Re: Rear tie rod ends worn...should I replace more stuff? (no_radio)
I just got off the phone with Vette Brakes, they told me about their Heavy Duty Toe Rods...sounds pretty good to me, anyone have experience with these? They said it's great for street or track.
I Vette Brakes grand touring kit on my '74, I really like that setup.
Thanks,
Jeff
I Vette Brakes grand touring kit on my '74, I really like that setup.
Thanks,
Jeff
On the rest of your stuff, when I changed the outer tie rod ends I also changed the inners. To do this you have to buy the rear axle tie rod assembly. There was a saftey recall on these becasue of a fracture potential on the 89 model year so out it went.
