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Tie Rod Replacement

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jeremy Knakmuhs, Jan 27, 2020.

  1. Jeremy Knakmuhs

    Jeremy Knakmuhs Jknakmuhs

    Got around to replacing the tie rods yesterday and the passenger outer that I was sent is too large for the tube. Am I missing something or was I likely sent a wrong part? Replaced both sides, tried the end on both tubes. The threading for the one is larger than the other three.
     
    Jeremy Knakmuhs, Jan 27, 2020
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  2. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Most likely the larger threaded unit is or an M38a1. They had a larger diameter threaded shaft than civilian CJ’s.
     
    nickmil, Jan 30, 2020
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  3. Jeremy Knakmuhs

    Jeremy Knakmuhs Jknakmuhs

    Sounds good, just heard back from KaiserWillys, they are pretty sure I was sent the wrong part and are express shipping a new one free of charge. Glad to see good customer service still exists.
     
    Jeremy Knakmuhs, Jan 30, 2020
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  4. Jeremy Knakmuhs

    Jeremy Knakmuhs Jknakmuhs

    Follow up on this. Just finished up with installing these. It certainly stiffened the steering but not all the way. Am I likely looking at rebuilding the steering box next or are there are parts I can replace before a rebuilding the steering box?
     
    Jeremy Knakmuhs, Jan 30, 2020
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  5. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Everything in the stock steering is subject to wear, do a search here on "death wobble". Best to have someone rock the wheel while you're underneath watching what's happening.

    Likely it's a little bit of everything.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jan 30, 2020
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  6. 1964_cj5

    1964_cj5 I'd rather be Jeepin'

    Check the bellcrank. That's where most of the slop is in my rig.
     
    1964_cj5, Feb 27, 2020
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