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Tie Rod Sleeves

Duramaxin 41

Duramaxin 41

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I am going to install my Super Diesel Tie Rod Sleeves in the next day or to and they look pretty straight forward to install but I was wondering if any of ya'll had any tips of hints to offer, to make it go a little easier.
 
Pretty straight forward

Just make sure you count the turns of the tie rod end so you won't need alignment when you are done
 
KEVINL said:
Pretty straight forward

Just make sure you count the turns of the tie rod end so you won't need alignment when you are done
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I plan to get re-aligined when I get it back together, to make sure that is back to the way it was before I started, thanks for the advice
 
Tie Rod Are Installed

I got a chance this afternoon to put my Sleeves on, Thanks to everybody for the helpful hints. :beer:
 
Duramaxin 41 said:
I got a chance this afternoon to put my Sleeves on, Thanks to everybody for the helpful hints. :beer:
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I'm debating on which way to go, how you did it with the tie rod sleeves, or just replace them with the Cognito HD ones? What is the difference between the two ways of doing it?
 
12ga diesel said:
I'm debating on which way to go, how you did it with the tie rod sleeves, or just replace them with the Cognito HD ones? What is the difference between the two ways of doing it?
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I was in the same boat, but when I talked to Merchant Automotive they told me that for street applications the Super Diesel Sleeves were the way to go. Mainly because the Cognito Tie Rods (I guess you are talking about the one with the hiem joints) would limit the turning radius even more than than the stock set up does. They are a great set up for racing but not to pratical for the street.
 
ruffmanatv said:
Had mine sitting around. I made my own. Finally got to mine yesterday.

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You did a good job on them, they look just the one that I bought.

I learned today that them sleeves will make the guy doing the front end alignment get all confused. I had to explain to he what they were and the purpose for them, pretty much everything except how to put his wrench on there and adjust it.
 
Duramaxin 41 said:
I was in the same boat, but when I talked to Merchant Automotive they told me that for street applications the Super Diesel Sleeves were the way to go. Mainly because the Cognito Tie Rods (I guess you are talking about the one with the hiem joints) would limit the turning radius even more than than the stock set up does. They are a great set up for racing but not to pratical for the street.
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Very cool. Thanks man. Looks like I will be following you and doing a set of this for my truck in the near future. Good to know about the turning radius deal.
 
Ruffman just curious, did you use stainless? If so what type of stainless did you use? I have a couple pieces of C350 and preheat treated 4130 that I thought I might use and then have them annodized or powercoated. I understand using stainless for corrosion resistance but I would rather use something much stronger and have it coated.
The only negative that I can see in using this material is if it is too strong then instead of bending at the tie rod then the center link will bend first. If that happens I guess I will have to machine a new center link.;)
 
joverman said:
Ruffman just curious, did you use stainless? If so what type of stainless did you use? I have a couple pieces of C350 and preheat treated 4130 that I thought I might use and then have them annodized or powercoated. I understand using stainless for corrosion resistance but I would rather use something much stronger and have it coated.
The only negative that I can see in using this material is if it is too strong then instead of bending at the tie rod then the center link will bend first. If that happens I guess I will have to machine a new center link.;)
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Yes I used 304 Marine Grade Stainless.;)
 
304 stainless is the best option as it will never rust.

If your really ambitious chrome moly is very strong yet iit can flex and twist quite a bit before it gives out.

as for the alignment just had mine done tonite and the guy had no idea what to do with them.
 
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