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Oct 9, 2007 | 08:44 PM

Shrinkdude

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Tie rod end thread

On a 6cyl car which one has a reverse thread, the outer or inner?

Oct 9, 2007 | 08:46 PM

baddog671

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RE: Tie rod end thread

My outer had the reverse threads, but its not a 6er...

Oct 10, 2007 | 12:45 AM

degins

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RE: Tie rod end thread

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ORIGINAL: Shrinkdude

On a 6cyl car which one has a reverse thread, the outer or inner?

Inners are 316R,R being right hand (normal) thread. Outers are 316L, left hand threads. The inners and outers on 6 cyl 65-66 6 cylinder are COMMONLY reversed. V8 have opposite configuration (don't ask why!).

Oct 10, 2007 | 09:56 AM

Shrinkdude

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RE: Tie rod end thread

Sounds like I got a couple misboxed inner tie rod ends. I figured something was wrong when both iners and outers were reverse thread. Hopefully I get the replacement ones by the week end and get this disc brake swap done.
Thanks again guys!