Tie Rod End Question

[WAYNE69GTX]

I am planning to rebuild the front suspension on my 69 GTX this summer. While searching for parts I have notice some companies have listed "optional" tie rods and adjusting sleeves that are 11/16" instead of the stock 9/16" size. Does anyone have any pros or cons for switching to the larger size components?

 

[67 coronet]

better steering stability.you would only notice it if you drive very hard or road race the car.

 

[themechanic]

The bigger one costs more, too.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Go down to the local parts house and ask for the tie rods and sleeves for a 69 Imperial (any c body really) and the price for the tie rods is about 10-15 bucks each and either get the sleeves there or get some solid sleeves from any vendor on here (about 60 bucks for both) and your set.

 

[ga66mopar]

On rockauto the smaller tie rod end MOOG Part # ES319L cost 35.00 and the larger c-body tie rod end MOOG Part # ES355RL cost 15.00. I used the larger tie rod ends on my 66 belvedere just because the money was the about the same but looks like they may be cheaper.

 

[PST]

When you are ready to rebuild your front end, we do offer our front end kits with either option 9/16" or 11/16" and it is not an additional charge. This is something you may want to consider.

Thanks
James