8:37 pm
March 8, 2016
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Hey guys, I'm going to be upgrading my tie rod, drag link, and track bar very soon. Looking for suggestions on what I should get. Looking at getting the Rare Parts Tie Rod and Drag Link Fab series assemblies. What are you guys running? Also I would like to do the install myself, but I would need some help. I would like someone to kinda walk me through it and watch to make sure I don't screw it up. Thanks
9:41 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
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Pretty easy to do...
you just need confidence with a reamer.
10:04 am
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline If you go rare parts, you wont need a reamer. The rare parts kit is an awesome kit and I highly recommend it.
But...If you can't afford the high price tag, I would suggest looking at the ruff stuff kit. It's cheaper, and more of a DIY project requiring welding and use of a reamer.
If money was no object, I would do rare parts. You know that is what I have. It is very versatile and can be adjusted for any steering application. Many brands, like the Currie Correct kit is just the Rare Parts kit rebranded. They are also made right here in Modesto.
Um...what?
4:55 pm
Club Member
August 17, 2014
Offline Travis y'all are welcome to use our garage for anything u need. We don't have experience putting this upgrade on nor a welder. So we are lacking there. But anytime u need a spot to work, our garage is urs.
5:30 pm
March 8, 2016
Offline Ok thanks, I'm thinking if I can get some help I could get it done in an afternoon, I have to since its our only vehicle lol
2:31 am
March 8, 2016
Offline I should also add that my helper(s) will receive free lunch and/or beer of their choice lol
11:59 pm
March 8, 2016
Offline Just renewing this thread since I will be ordering parts soon and will be in desperate need of help for the install. As I've said, lunch will be provided and beer upon request. Thanks guys!!
12:11 am
March 8, 2016
Offline Also Kevin and Brad is this the kit that you guys use for sector shaft and track bar bracing?
6:14 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline TravisL\
Also Kevin and Brad is this the kit that you guys use for sector shaft and track bar bracing?
Yes
you will need a wrench too. I don't have the size off the top of my head. Kevin and I both carry one
8:22 am
Club Member
January 20, 2009
Offline Let us know when you have everything and we can setup a work party. 🙂
2:34 pm
March 8, 2016
Offline Awesome!! Thanks guys!! I'll start getting parts together.
4:11 pm
March 8, 2016
Offline Ok I'm pretty much ready to start ordering parts, but we are leaving for Italy in a few days and we don't exactly have the storage space in the RV for the parts. What I'm getting to is there a way to have my parts shipped to one of you guys to hold for me until we get back and get a date set for the work party? It would alleviate trying to time my order with shipping dates and arrivals to get started working on it.
10:27 pm
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline If you don't have anyone, you can have the parts shipped to me. Just let me know and I'll pm you my address.
Um...what?
11:51 am
March 8, 2016
Offline Thanks Greg that would be great! That really helps me out a lot.
10:02 pm
December 13, 2015
Offline TravisL\
Ok I'm pretty much ready to start ordering parts, but we are leaving for Italy in a few days and we don't exactly have the storage space in the RV for the parts. What I'm getting to is there a way to have my parts shipped to one of you guys to hold for me until we get back and get a date set for the work party? It would alleviate trying to time my order with shipping dates and arrivals to get started working on it.
will the parts fit my 2015? you could send them to me if Greg doesn't need them! haha jk i would be happy to help on build day if available
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10:54 pm
March 8, 2016
Offline Lol nice! I appreciate all the help I can get! I'll bring some food for everybody that comes. If anybody has any requests just let me know!
5:11 am
March 8, 2016
Offline We will be flying back from Italy tomorrow and Greg has all my new steering parts at his house. So go ahead and start throwing out some dates on here so we can get the install party planned. I still need ideas for lunch/dinner to bring. I was thinking pizza but I don't know if you guys are tired of pizza and want something different? Just let me know. Looking forward to hanging out with you guys!
6:24 am
Club President
April 2, 2003
Offline I'm tied up for the next two weekends but could work after that. I understand if a party is sooner. If a weekend I can contribute is selected, I'll chime in on food preferences.
8:53 pm
December 13, 2015
Offline TravisL\
We will be flying back from Italy tomorrow and Greg has all my new steering parts at his house. So go ahead and start throwing out some dates on here so we can get the install party planned. I still need ideas for lunch/dinner to bring. I was thinking pizza but I don't know if you guys are tired of pizza and want something different? Just let me know. Looking forward to hanging out with you guys!
yea next weekend is fathers day weekend Travis. might be tough.
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12:55 am
March 8, 2016
Offline That's fine I'm open anytime weekdays and weekends until the end of July with the exception of June 22-29, going to Yosemite one last time before we go back to Georgia. Whatever dates work out best for you guys is what we'll go with
6:08 am
March 8, 2016
Offline Hey guys just wanted to throw out an update, we're leaving for Yosemite today and we'll be gone for a week. My phone service will be very sparse so I wont be able to check the forum frequently. Once we get back I'd like to get a date nailed down for the steering rebuild/fun/pizza/lively banter party. Lol so here are the dates that's are the options.
Friday July 1st after 5 pm. Saturday July 2nd either earlier in the day or after 5 pm. Sunday July 3rd afternoon. Saturday July 9th any time.
To recap I need the following:
1. A garage to work in, equipped with sufficient tools (I live in an RV hence the need to work at someone else's garage)
2. Someone with experience to walk me through the installs, I would like to be as hands on with this as I can but I will need guidance to ensure I don't screw it up lol
3. I will be bringing food so anyone can come to help or just to hang out and have a good time.
Thanks to all who have offered help and I look forward to hanging out with you guys!!
9:03 am
Club Member
February 26, 2014
Offline I'm good on most dates just post the time, place and date. I'll be there
7:05 am
Club Member
September 3, 2008
Offline I'm pretty good for most of those dates also and I love free food. I just don't have a garage. Tell me when and where.
Um...what?
11:48 pm
April 9, 2015
Offline I can offer my garage for any of those dates. I'm not experienced with those particular upgrades, but am willing to offer my help. I should have most of the tools you need. We can even cool off in the pool if it is a hot day.
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