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Flyer70
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FEB 10, 01:05 PM
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I would like to flip the tie rod ends on an 87 Fiero and replace with Heim Joints. Can anyone that has done this before please point me in the right direction. Thanks [This message has been edited by Flyer70 (edited 02-10-2022).]
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fierosound
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FEB 11, 12:08 AM
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Gall757
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FEB 11, 11:08 AM
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Dennis LaGrua
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FEB 11, 12:54 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Flyer70:
I would like to flip the tie rod ends on an 87 Fiero and replace with Heim Joints. Can anyone that has done this before please point me in the right direction. Thanks
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Make this unapproved modification, get into an accident and you will find out that you have just voided your auto insurance. If you are required to have state inspection and you don't have it this also voids your policy. Point is that auto insurance companies will try to avoid claims in every way possible.------------------
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theogre
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FEB 12, 07:41 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Flyer70:
I would like to flip the tie rod ends on an 87 Fiero and replace with Heim Joints. Can anyone that has done this before please point me in the right direction. Thanks |
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Is a very bad idea on many levels even if the car is a Trailer Queen "Race Car" never drive on public roads. Many Race Org ban them and will not pass track inspection.
If they look under your car, is likely Illegal and won't pass Alberta Inspection for street use. In A lot of places Many Inspector do get under the car and Instant Fail for many things.
Fierosound is right about the stud and hole in the knuckle. The Taper take nearly 100% of load at that joint. The nuts for anything using Tapers only just keep the taper tight.
Ball end is a "sealed" part and a lot more area to spread loads when to hit a pothole, RR tracks, etc. If you don't feel you hit them is likely only because the steering stabilizer is still working. All ball joints and rest of suspension still gets hit w/ small or very big Sledgehammer Forces.
Even when a boot is bad, That and grease often will keep water and crap out unless completely torn out.
Moog and some others are many much better then GM OE.
https://www.moogparts.com/
See my Cave, Suspension Parts many parts hard to get but moog # should be cross ref or find still in stock @ some places.
Is More BS about "bump steer..."
See my Cave, Bump Steer
A real fix for fake problem push by car rags and many more.
| quote | Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
Make this unapproved modification, get into an accident and you will find out that you have just voided your auto insurance. If you are required to have state inspection and you don't have it this also voids your policy. Point is that auto insurance companies will try to avoid claims in every way possible. |
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Funny hearing you saying that...------------------
Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave
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