I foun some neat parts on ebay

[turbo3.8monza]

I found some tie rod adjusting sleeves on ebay that are made for the G body and others. They are not made from aluminum but from high tensile steel (never really honestly trusted aluminum for these parts) and they are powder coated! I bought a set from him for my monza and they worked perfectly. should check them out here is the link

S10, Regal, Monte Carlo, Malibu, Cutlass tie rod sleeve:eBay Motors (item 160336690930 end time May-27-09 17:31:49 PDT)

 

[charlief1]

Thanks for the link. Looks like a good idea for sure.

 

[novaderrik]

save your money and just use the stock sleeves, as they are more than strong enough. i've seen cars with bent tie rods from hitting the curb, but the stock adjusters were still perfectly straight.

 

[turbo3.8monza]

the stock ones maybe strong enough but they are flexible, the heavy duty tie rod sleeves don’t flex. They won’t make a Grand National handle like a Ferrari but it will eliminates a source of misalignment, why use poly urethane bushings and upgraded sway bars and still stock sleeves.

 

[charlief1]

Is that Jungle Jim's old car as your avitar?

 

[turbo3.8monza]

Nope , its actually Larry Van Zandt's car thats about all I could find out about him. I wonder if he has 3 brothers named Johnny, Donny, Ronny?