Tie Rod Replacement

[George Harris]

You are correct Huw. I always eyeball the old and new tie rod end to 
make sure the threads are in the same place and the threaded portion is 
the same length.

Cheers
George

Huw Powell wrote:
> 
>> - while waiting count the exposed threads on the tie rod ends so you 
>> can install the new ones in close to the original position. Doing this 
>> I have installed them so close to the original that no adjustment was 
>> necessary on alignment.
> 
> 
> I would recommend measuring the bolt to bolt length as well, just in 
> case the threads vary from tie rod to tie rod.  Although, your track 
> record is better than mine, so your method is probably better too!
>