mk1ofmnm

I searched but, can't find a solution.
I installed 96+ spindles (from a 2000 GT)onto my 1990 LX 5.0 and I am not comfortable with the amount of threads that are holding the inner tie-rods to the outer tie-rods after an alignment. Does anyone know if there are different inner tie-rods, outer tie-rods, or a complete rack & pinion that will correct this problem? Does a bumpsteer kit help?
Thanks,
Michael

ZachW04Stang

As long as you have 4 or 5 threads going through the tie rod you should be fine. Just make sure the jam nut is tight.

mk1ofmnm

Thanks, I just didn't want the inner tie rod arm to pull out of the outer one when I least expected it.

gjmack3

STEEDA makes tie rod ends for foxes using the 96-98 spindles. Helps with front geometry and it looks like it has a longer shoulder to it than the stock ones.

HACKGT350

i just did my tie rods, those ******* took 48 and 47 full rotations i was like wtf is this the most i have ever seen was 28

HC_CrAzYHoRsE

haha i know what you mean, when i changed my spindles i was like "dang! i don't like how the tie-rods aren't holding as much thread as before" but it's been fine, no problems at all and i never heard of anybody having a tie rod just pop out because of that set-up, so i'm sure it's no problem.

AdderMk2

bump steer kit will take care of it

HACKGT350

adder i like you avatar it deff fits you

HC_CrAzYHoRsE

doesn't a bump steer kit just adjust how the angle of the tie rod is in conjuction to the spindle? at least that's what i thought.

AdderMk2

true, but one version of it has a bolt that goes through the spindle... as opposd to thetapered seat end.