c body tie rod sleeves

[BeastlyBirdie]

Is anyone making the larger sleeves? I know a few companies make aftermarket ones, but they seem on the pricey side. Especially since this is for a street car, I really don't need billet...

 

[Funship32]

Have you checked out these guys?

http://www.firmfeel.com/tierods_b.htm

 

[BeastlyBirdie]

Yes, but like I said, pricey, and over engineered for a typical street car.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Do you have the tie rods? Check magnumforce, they have them also, along with pst.

 

[Propwash]

Did the C-Bodies have a 11/16" thread or were they all 9/16"? Might upgrade going this route:

http://www.billrolikenterprises.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1901

 

[5.7 hemi]

C-body's were 11/16.

 

[BeastlyBirdie]

Thanks prop, the link looks perfect. C bodies had 11/16", the old hot rod trick was to get them from a junkyard, mount them on a b body. But nothing like that goes into junkyards anymore.
PST and FirmFeel both make one, but the price is steep. And they are over-built for my needs. If I want to hang corners, I have a vette. Yeah, I know. Brand X. But $1500 for one, how could I pass, lol.

 

[dryheat]

Might want to check out RareParts.com ... I found C-body sleeves that "looked" correct for around $20 ... might be worth a call to see if they will fit.

 

[Propwash]

No sweat BeastlyBirdie...Heck, I learned something myself in the process..lol

 

[5.7 hemi]

Go to any auto parts store, they are cheap for the "factory style" rods and sleeves.

 

[RICHIES ARMOR]

You can also pick up reasonablly priced versions from some dirt track distributors.

Richie

 

[BeastlyBirdie]

Thanks guys. I will check all those, see which is the best for what I am doing.