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Originally Posted by drglinski
OK, after doing more research, I want to upgrade the tie rod ends with greaseable ones from McMaster Carr, upgrade the steering box with the bearing upgrades, and install a bearing at the top of the column. One thing at a time however....... Time to research part numbers. Is this the correct PN for the tie rod ends? 4444T931 For all 4?
As far as modifying the tie rods, if I'm reading correctly, to ensure it's correct after the OEM (or replacement tie rod ends at this point) are removed, I will have to cut more threads further in and then cut off excess ones? I think I know what you (JMech) are getting at.
Thanks
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For the bearing at the top of the coulumn, you will use a decent used or new bearing that is the same one that is in your wheels (5/8 x 1 3/8). You have to either dimple the top of the tube with a center punch or use JB weld to hold the bearing in as it's o.d. is just slightly loose in the tube.
As for the tie rods, what jMech means is that the suggested ends from McMasteer are physically longer than the originals so in order to match the old total end-to-end length you will need more threads to turn them closer in.
Another thing you can do is buy (from McMaster) a very thin thrust roller bearing, some very thin thrust washers, and a nyloc nut to put on the pivot arm shaft that goes thru the gearbox. I have done this along with all the other suggestions and with tri-ribs on the front, steering comes about as clolse to power as you can get