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Old 02-22-2019, 07:09 PM   #1
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Front end Woes

So a few weeks ago I got into a fender bender and bent the center link?? On my 96 3500.. Found the part #'s to upgrade everything to "T style" Got everything painted and ready to go on today and when I went to install it appears tie rods are about an inch too long. Knuckles are just under 59 and some change apart if I can rememeber thats with my dad and I eye balling front tires & tie rod assembly is almost 62. Has anyone had to cut down their tie rods for this upgrade?? AC Delco parts from Rockauto
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Old 02-22-2019, 08:25 PM   #2
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Yes when I upgraded to the 98-99hd steering on my 96 I had to cut the driver side if I remember right.

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Old 02-22-2019, 08:28 PM   #3
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Okay thanks! Steering is an unknown territory for me & I got it all hung up today and was like what the heck is going on
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Old 03-21-2019, 08:46 PM   #4
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I upgraded to the t style on my 97 and it bolted right on...then after new ball joints, got it aligned.
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Thanks, ended up having to cut tie rod ends and drag like about 1/2 inch on each side. Be been waiting on adjustable track bar for almost 6 weeks
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