Tie Rods and Idler Arm

[Patrick C.]

[Gene M.]

Re: Tie Rods and Idler Arm

I don’t know about the numbers the other side will show more configuration. But i can tell you the rubber boot is wrong.

[Patrick C.]

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Here is the outer side

I don’t know about the numbers the other side will show more configuration. But i can tell you the rubber boot is wrong.

[Patrick C.]

Re: Tie Rods and Idler Arm

More pics of the idler arm

[Joe L.]

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More pics of the idler arm

Patrick------

The idler arm is correct, original configuration. The tie rod ends are aftermarket replacements----probably Moog brand.

[Patrick C.]

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Patrick------

The idler arm is correct, original configuration. The tie rod ends are aftermarket replacements----probably Moog brand.

i suspected that. Thanks for your help. I found some other rod ends that I think might be original and I will post a picture of those tonight

[Patrick C.]

Re: Tie Rods and Idler Arm

Ok, one more time. Do these rod ends look like originals?

[Joe L.]

Re: Tie Rods and Idler Arm

Ok, one more time. Do these rod ends look like originals?

Patrick------


I don't think these are originals, either. A side profile view would be most helpful in confirming this.

[Patrick C.]

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Patrick------


I don't think these are originals, either. A side profile view would be most helpful in confirming this.

Joe, here is the side profile.

[Alan D.]

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Here are some original ends from a Mar64, the markings are a little faded but there

[Gene M.]

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Patrick
Your second photos of tie rod ends look correct from my experience. Those numbers cast in on the grease fitting side seem to be all most any numbers. I say that from experience of removing many shot originals. They may be cavity core number. But that’s just my thought.

I would assume GM multi sourced tie rod ends so there may be other versions.

[Joe L.]

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Joe, here is the side profile.

Patrick-----

I was wrong. These are originals. I know of no other tie rod ends with the configuration seen in these latest pictures you posted (except some recent "reproductions" and these are obviously not recent "reproductions").

As far as I know, all of these GM tie rod ends, PRODUCTION and SERVICE, were forged and assembled at Chevrolet-Buffalo. That plant was "spun-off" to American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM) many years ago and that's about when the manufacture of these ceased. They continued to be available from GMSPO inventory until it was depleted.

[Patrick C.]

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Thanks guys,

makes my day that i found a good original idler arm and original usable tie rod ends in my junk pile! I knew there was a reason i saved that old stuff.

pat

[Joe L.]

Re: Tie Rods and Idler Arm

Thanks guys,

makes my day that i found a good original idler arm and original usable tie rod ends in my junk pile! I knew there was a reason i saved that old stuff.

pat

Pat------

A caution: idler arms and tie rod ends are extremely difficult to assess as to their usability. They can seem just fine off the car but fail to perform satisfactorily when on the car. A lot of time when you find used parts like these, they came off the car they were originally installed on for a reason. Guess the reason?