driver's inner tie rod
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driver's inner tie rod
i need to replace an inner tie rod on a 98 corvette. anybody got input? les shwab told me they could not do it because they did not have the ball joint seperator. any one know what brand to get, i see two types on kragens.
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From: sacramento ca
im writing this only to give a heads up to any future people doing searches. the inner tie rod on my driver's side needed replacement because of a run in with a shovel on the freeway.
its a very easy install, no need to pay 100dollar installation fee charged by pepboys and other garages, it takes about 1.5 hrs, only caution is on removing the clamp on the boot. be careful and have the right tools.
dont forget, your gonna need an alignment afterwards
its a very easy install, no need to pay 100dollar installation fee charged by pepboys and other garages, it takes about 1.5 hrs, only caution is on removing the clamp on the boot. be careful and have the right tools.
dont forget, your gonna need an alignment afterwards
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Spicer is among the best for suspension parts. Check out their website.
The last time I bought a Genuine GM tie rod end, there was a Spicer part in the box. You can tell by the blue grease boot. And they have gease fittings, unlike the factory joints.
http://www.spicerchassis.com/wps/portal/spicerchassis/
The last time I bought a Genuine GM tie rod end, there was a Spicer part in the box. You can tell by the blue grease boot. And they have gease fittings, unlike the factory joints.
http://www.spicerchassis.com/wps/portal/spicerchassis/
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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
Spicer is among the best for suspension parts. Check out their website.
The last time I bought a Genuine GM tie rod end, there was a Spicer part in the box. You can tell by the blue grease boot. And they have gease fittings, unlike the factory joints.
http://www.spicerchassis.com/wps/portal/spicerchassis/
The last time I bought a Genuine GM tie rod end, there was a Spicer part in the box. You can tell by the blue grease boot. And they have gease fittings, unlike the factory joints.
http://www.spicerchassis.com/wps/portal/spicerchassis/
Spicer makes good stuff. I haven't checked Moog's parts availability in a while but they too make excellent chassis/suspension parts. Their part number is EV343 and sells for $50.79 plus shipping from RockAuto.com I would also replace the boot while your there. If you just want to replace the boot only, Delco's part number 45A7055 at $19.33 (also from RockAuto) but if you want the boot,clamps and grease then a GM part number 21011025 is the way to go and I would get that item from one of the forum vendors (both GM dealers). You cant' beat the pricing. I've used Fichtner Chevrolet in the past with good success. Their number is 1-800-234-5284.HTH,
Robert
