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Tie Rod Flip

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by RustNeverJeeps?, Mar 21, 2018.

  1. Mar 21, 2018
    RustNeverJeeps?

    RustNeverJeeps? having a come apart

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    I purchased the Goferit TRF kit, and don't feel AT ALL like a sucker for paying ~$50 for six teeny pieces of steel.... honest.

    I've read what could be found here on this mod

    I'm not planning on removing the knuckles to do the drilling

    So, a couple questions...

    For anyone that's done this... what worked well? What didn't?

    And... is the pitman arm tapered? ...do I need to flip it?

    Thanks
     
  2. Mar 21, 2018
    '74Renegade

    '74Renegade Active Member

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    No need to flip the pitman arm, yes it's tapered. The 3/4" stepped bit from Harbor Freight is your friend here and will make quick work drilling out the knuckles.

    And don't forget the cutting oil.
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2018
    RustNeverJeeps?

    RustNeverJeeps? having a come apart

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    Wouldn't I want the drag link to connect to the top of the pitman arm rather than the bottom? ...and since it's tapered, wouldn't I then need to flip it to accomplish this?
     
  4. Mar 22, 2018
    RustNeverJeeps?

    RustNeverJeeps? having a come apart

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    Duh. A couple more sips of morning coffee and I realized my error in thinking. Disregard. Thanks for the tip
     
  5. Mar 22, 2018
    '74Renegade

    '74Renegade Active Member

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  6. Mar 23, 2018
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I used the Go Fer It on my D30. Take your time drilling them. I tacked the inserts in when I was finished. A couple of folks told me not to use the nuts provided. See this thread posts 131 - 133 or so.
    D30 Upgrade
     
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