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Old 05-01-2007, 02:45 AM
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Before I put in my new rack do you guys reccomend any lubricant I should use on the new tie ride inner and outer so that in the future they are easier to move if need be?

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Old 05-01-2007, 02:49 AM
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just use a little bit of never-seize on the end of the threads so the outer tie rod & nut doesn't stick.
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Old 05-01-2007, 02:55 AM
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I also got a few white seals for the 2 main lines... the old ones are in good shape and I have no previous leaks can I reuse them? damn things are too small anyways they wont even fit over the fitting unless I cut them.
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Old 05-01-2007, 02:56 AM
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they will fit. they are designed to be that tight, and yes, use them. never reuse old orings.

roll them on, dont pinch a corner and pull it down.
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Old 05-01-2007, 02:58 AM
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kinda dumb but how much is enough... they gave me like 8 seals. One per fitting?
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Old 05-01-2007, 03:02 AM
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yah one per fitting. they give you enough to do both lines, twice, at both ends, because those orings really are quite brittle. if you aren't gentle but firm, they will break trying to get them on.
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