adjustable tie rod end adapter studs?

[lowdown]

Anyone use these on their 240Z? I was thinking of upgrading to heim joints for my steering.

Thanks

Phil

 

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3333,105_Adjustable-Tie-Rod-Adapter-Studs.html

[JMortensen]

I think the Pinto stud would work. Wish I had known about that part before I drilled out my steer knuckles. You'll still need to fab up the tie rods. bjhines and I both have threads on how we did it. Not too hard if you have a welder, helps to have access to a lathe like bj did, but you can do it without.

[blueovalz]

Nice. Does the Pinto's 7º taper match the Datsun taper?

[JMortensen]

I thought that it did. Now I'm starting to doubt myself. I'm thinking now that Cary might have told me that I could ream my steer knuckles to fit that size taper and then use that type of part... Cary you out there?

[tube80z]

I thought that it did. Now I'm starting to doubt myself. I'm thinking now that Cary might have told me that I could ream my steer knuckles to fit that size taper and then use that type of part... Cary you out there?

 

Bridge reamer taper equals ford tie-rod taper. That's what my local hotrod guys do instead of rod ends for their more streetable cars. I'm not sure of the taper. I do know you can get the reamer for about $100 for these, which makes my bridge reamer look like a super bargain.

 

Cary