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RE: [oletrucks] off-topic: XL tie rod ends

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Subject: RE: [oletrucks] off-topic: XL tie rod ends
From: "Jeff Engel" <jengel@ghnaes.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 14:13:49 -0500
Ryan:

I don't think you want to use a longer tie rod here.  I have a Heidts setup
under my 56 TF.  Heidts recommends using an extension on each side the rack
that moves the tie rod out farther.  This way, all points of movement in the
suspension will line up.  The TF frames are actually a little too wide for
the "stock" MII suspension goemetry.  Moving the point of the tie rod in
further (using longer tie rods) will introduce a bad case of bumpsteer.
That's why Heidts recommends the extensions.  Heidts makes them.  I bought
mine from Yogi's.  $50 I think.  The Fatman setup might be different, but I
wouldn't think so.

My rack was offset like yours is but I don't think it was quite so extreme.
Are you sure you are using a rack from the 1974-1978 MII?

Let me know if I can help you any more!

Thanks,
Jeff Engel
1956 TF

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ryan Border
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 10:30 AM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] off-topic: XL tie rod ends


I am running a power mustang rack in my '55 2nd.  My Fatman Fabrications
cross-member, has mounts for the rack, but it is offset a little bit to the
left.  My rack appears to be the right width, but because of the offset, the
left side is too long (I can cut it), and the right side is too short (a
problem).

I am wondering if anybody knows of a source for extra long tie-rod ends.  I
need 1 to 2" longer than stock.

Thanks-
Ryan.
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