Tie rod issue

[ogre]

So i changed the front end from drum to disc, using SSBC system. also changed the upper control arm to a QA-1, and got the tie rods in the kit. I saved the sleeve to reuse and measured the combined length of each side of tie rods. when I went to put the new ones on, there wasn't enough thread in the sleeve for my comfort level. Almost like the old rods had longer threads than my new ones, but I tossed the old ones before I could compare them. Anybody run into this?

 

[Challenger RTA]

See if this is help. Take a look here. steering center link challenge '73 Challenger and here. Inner and Outer Tie Rod Position. There is a set parameter in which the steering geometry is to fit and function. Do you have the correct parts? Pictures of you issue. Someone here might see you problem.

 

[pschlosser]

So... you're saying that the threads on the tie-rod ends exceed the capacity of the tie rod? As if the tie rod ends are too long?

 

[Chryco Psycho]

The minimum safe engagement is 1.5x the diameter , I would prefer at least 2x , use a longer tierod end !

 

[ogre]

Thank You for all your information and help. I think the new tie rods dont match the sleeve. I need the longer sleeve or I need to replace the new tie rods. Better now than if the engine was in anyway.

 

[pschlosser]

Do they not look nearly identical to the old ones? Are they still around, the prior tie-rod ends?

 

[ogre]

no they are long gone. Funny how its the easiest things that give you the most trouble.