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My Qa1 heims for my high steer arms are getting pretty sloppy. I'd like to change over to some GM tro's but my high steer arms are drilled out for 3/4" bolts. Who makes the tapered shims for the arms?
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67 Bronco blue - LS 6.0, 6l90, & atlas (working on it)
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69 Bronco Yellow - TBI 350,th350, 203/205, Dana 60, 14 bolt, 4-link rear, 3 link front,full hydro, body narrowed 8", 39.9 Iroks on Walker Evans
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Re: tapered shims for rod ends
Partsmike has some that fit a 7/8 bore. They go in from the top and are split, so they expand against the hole. I have seen others that go in from the bottom and require welding, which didn't make much sense to me given the alternative.
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There is another company doing them that someone mentioned here about a month ago too. It's one of the standard "custom cool stuff" companies, but for the life of me I can't remember the name.
You probably know it too, and will go "a-ha!" when someone posts it up.
I know I will
Ballistic maybe?
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Re: tapered shims for rod ends
x2 I am using Parts Mikes Tapered Shims. Would also like to add Mike and crew are stand up guy's.Originally posted by tortuga View PostOriginally posted by TBS-POPSComment
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Re: tapered shims for rod ends
Do they have a lip on them so they don't slide out of a lets say a 3/4" hole or do I need to taper out my arms?67 Bronco blue - LS 6.0, 6l90, & atlas (working on it)
69 Bronco red - F/I 302,c-4,36" TSL S/X( sitting next to a barn)
69 Bronco Yellow - TBI 350,th350, 203/205, Dana 60, 14 bolt, 4-link rear, 3 link front,full hydro, body narrowed 8", 39.9 Iroks on Walker Evans
79 CJ 5 360 v8 t18 33's locked & sprung over (sitting in a barn since 2000)
67 Camaro Lq4,built 200r4,Hotchkis suspension(work in progre$$)Comment
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Re: tapered shims for rod ends
Just looked on their site. Is it the 9/16" conical washer with the slit?67 Bronco blue - LS 6.0, 6l90, & atlas (working on it)
69 Bronco red - F/I 302,c-4,36" TSL S/X( sitting next to a barn)
69 Bronco Yellow - TBI 350,th350, 203/205, Dana 60, 14 bolt, 4-link rear, 3 link front,full hydro, body narrowed 8", 39.9 Iroks on Walker Evans
79 CJ 5 360 v8 t18 33's locked & sprung over (sitting in a barn since 2000)
67 Camaro Lq4,built 200r4,Hotchkis suspension(work in progre$$)Comment
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Re: tapered shims for rod ends
It may not be on the website, I searched but didn't see it.
Picture a cylinder that is 7/8" OD, TRE taper ID, with a lip at the top/wide end and a slit down the side. The TRE forces it down and out against the hole in the arm, and the slit allows it to expand while the lip keeps it from dropping through.
Just call them and tell them what you need, they can explain it better than I can.Comment
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Re: tapered shims for rod ends
I just found them at Ballistic. They go in from the bottom and weld in, to allow moving the tro's from bottom to top. So I guess thats why they are taper in the direction they are. Thanks guys.67 Bronco blue - LS 6.0, 6l90, & atlas (working on it)
69 Bronco red - F/I 302,c-4,36" TSL S/X( sitting next to a barn)
69 Bronco Yellow - TBI 350,th350, 203/205, Dana 60, 14 bolt, 4-link rear, 3 link front,full hydro, body narrowed 8", 39.9 Iroks on Walker Evans
79 CJ 5 360 v8 t18 33's locked & sprung over (sitting in a barn since 2000)
67 Camaro Lq4,built 200r4,Hotchkis suspension(work in progre$$)Comment
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Re: tapered shims for rod ends
I never could find them online called and got what I wanted
PartsMike Online Store (530)885-0673 9600 Hill View Rd. Newcastle, CA. Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM Pacific Time
Give them a call they have what you want with out the long wait............Originally posted by TBS-POPSComment
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Re: tapered shims for rod ends
Thanks. I'll give them a call.67 Bronco blue - LS 6.0, 6l90, & atlas (working on it)
69 Bronco red - F/I 302,c-4,36" TSL S/X( sitting next to a barn)
69 Bronco Yellow - TBI 350,th350, 203/205, Dana 60, 14 bolt, 4-link rear, 3 link front,full hydro, body narrowed 8", 39.9 Iroks on Walker Evans
79 CJ 5 360 v8 t18 33's locked & sprung over (sitting in a barn since 2000)
67 Camaro Lq4,built 200r4,Hotchkis suspension(work in progre$$)Comment
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