Tie rod adjusting sleeve
Tie rod adjusting sleeve
Had to buy one in a hurry from Auto Zone. Manufactured with steel $75. Decided to go ahead and replace the other sleeve and both outer tie rod ends after emergency repair So I ordered them from Clark’s l. Clark’s sleeve is cast iron and $26 with clamps. Hope the cast iron is OK
Gary Roberson
66 Vert 140 4-sp Corsa “clone”
66 Vert 140 4-sp Corsa “clone”
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Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve
I'll bet theirs is steel also. I've never seen a cast iron tie rod sleeve.
I just checked their site and it says steel.
I just checked their site and it says steel.
157 Corvairs, 5 Ultravans and counting
Northlake, TX
Northlake, TX
Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve
It sure appears to be cast. The surface is rough compared to the AZ sleeve which is definitely steel and has a smooth surface.
Gary Roberson
66 Vert 140 4-sp Corsa “clone”
66 Vert 140 4-sp Corsa “clone”
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Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve
I do not think they are cast. They do look like they have been blasted with some fine surface texture.
Corvair guy since 1982. I have personally restored at least 20 Vairs, many of them restored ground up.
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Currently working full time repairing Corvairs and restoring old cars.
https://www.facebook.com/tedsautorestoration/
Located in Snellville, Georgia
Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve
Amazed that AZ had 'em, that's a win! I have a front end rebuild on my "to-do" list, been looking around. Tie rod sleeve, clamps & bolts are $20 at http://californiacorvairparts.com/index ... er=product
Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve
Thanks Ted, you’re probably right.
Gary Roberson
66 Vert 140 4-sp Corsa “clone”
66 Vert 140 4-sp Corsa “clone”
Re: Tie rod adjusting sleeve
erco, local parts store may have the front end parts you need. GM seemed to use the same steering design for years on all their cars and I think many of those parts were interchangeable........probably expensive however. The sleeve I needed was not in their store, but they had it for me the next day along with distributor cap and rotor!
Gary Roberson
66 Vert 140 4-sp Corsa “clone”
66 Vert 140 4-sp Corsa “clone”