Post by vanapplebomb on Mar 22, 2017 21:54:00 GMT -5
I sleeved the stock tie rods today for the buggy. I figured I would post this here in the tech section as well for those who are interested. The sleeves were cut 1.5" shorter than the stock tie rods from 11 gauge 1" tubing. I drilled three staggered 3/8" holes in the long sleeve and a single 3/8" hole in the short sleeve. A wire wheel on the bench grinder made quick work of stripping the paint from the stock tie rods at the ends and also where the holes in the sleeve overlap. Then I hauled out the welder and zipped up the ends and puddle welded through the holes in the sleeves. The tie rods are much stiffer with this mod, maybe not a big deal on the short tie rod, but definitely worth the time and effort on the long tie rod which is notorious for bending with off road use.
