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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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what is the reason we cant use front tie rod ends for the back? they are 1/2 in shorter in front and thread dia. is the same. they look identical otherwise.

Fronts are cheaper to purchase than the rears, does anyone think it is crazy to pay that much when most other ones for american cars are half the price???? just asking lol
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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As long as theyll thread on, and have enough adjustment to align the car correctly id run them. Just make sure there are no internal differences like the joint on the back being stronger on the rear because oh say wheel hop issues normally associated with a IRS rear car you know. GM has had some crazy engineering faults in the past. lol
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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thats what i was thinking, hopefully more will chime in.

ET are you reading this one PLEASE.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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wasnt thinking at first can i have the post moved to "general"
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Click on the red triangle beneath your user name to ask a moderator to move the discussion...
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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thanks wasnt sure how to do that.
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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,,curious about the answer too!!
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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I would Just spend the money and fix the car the right way, I am sure there is a reason GM did it the way they did. They do have a clue on what they are doing.
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I agree.

if you can afford a corvette then you should be able to afford the correct parts.
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
I would Just spend the money and fix the car the right way, I am sure there is a reason GM did it the way they did. They do have a clue on what they are doing.
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Good advice Mr. Bill
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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Ok,

Mr. Bill I agree partly with what you said but I have seen many times where changing a part number though they are the same gives the ability to charge differently and gives the apperence that they are different though they are not. I am not saying in this case its the same and I ordered the rears for the rear.

As for imavettegirl, being a smart @ might make you feel good but not knowing a persons situation might have a lot to do with why they ask or try to do other things which includes asking questions before they try something smart or stupid.

Being one of those people who are OUT OF WORK might be a good reason to try and save a few dollars. DONT YOU THINK.

everyone else thank you for your input. It is always appreciated.
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