D-60 TR cut down
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I’m in the middle of setting up my hi-steer and decided to use the stock dodge 60 tie rod (TR) I had in my shop apposed to the stock chevy 60 TR or one of those $250 DIY kits. The dodge is a beefier (1 1/4" – 1/4" wall) then the chevy (1 1/6") plus the dodge has internal threads compared to the adjustment sleeve on the chevy.
Having previously cut down my axle by 4” I had to cut down the TR that much plus factor in hi-steer offset this meant cutting off the threaded end. I didn’t have a 7/8” 18 tap to run new threads so I chose to make two cuts and weld back on the original tube end that housed the threads.
The first cut was to save the 2” of threaded tube the second cut would remove the excess tube to get the correct fit.
With the extra section removed I could now burn in the threaded end piece using a sleeve.
Having previously cut down my axle by 4” I had to cut down the TR that much plus factor in hi-steer offset this meant cutting off the threaded end. I didn’t have a 7/8” 18 tap to run new threads so I chose to make two cuts and weld back on the original tube end that housed the threads.
The first cut was to save the 2” of threaded tube the second cut would remove the excess tube to get the correct fit.
With the extra section removed I could now burn in the threaded end piece using a sleeve.
