I highly recommend Hotchkis solid tie rod sleeves!!
09-05-2002, 11:01 PM
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Car: 2004 GTO
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T-56
I highly recommend Hotchkis solid tie rod sleeves!!
Installed a pair on my car, along with new Moog tie ride ends.
Steering feel has increased tremendously!! The old tie rods worked perfectly, just the threads rusted so the sleeves wouldn't screw on.
Steering feel has increased tremendously!! The old tie rods worked perfectly, just the threads rusted so the sleeves wouldn't screw on.
09-06-2002, 09:22 AM
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Car: 1982 Z28
Engine: 355
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt
I can second that opinion on the Hotchkis sleeves.Satisfied customer with Hotchkis products..I run their 1" drop springs in my Z also.
09-06-2002, 10:18 AM
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09-06-2002, 02:27 PM
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
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What exactly are tie rod sleeves for? I know notta damn thing about suspension stuff, so i'm still learning. In fact what are tie rods good for?
I'm sure I can do a search, but since this is sooooo much closer i'll ask here first.
I'm sure I can do a search, but since this is sooooo much closer i'll ask here first. 
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09-06-2002, 04:38 PM
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Car: 1992 RS
Engine: 406 Stealth Ram
Transmission: 700R4
I bought the Guldstrand Engineering sleeves, polished them up, and had them anodized purple 
Hopefully they perform just as well as the Hotchkiss units.
Hopefully they perform just as well as the Hotchkiss units.
09-06-2002, 05:13 PM
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Car: 1986 pontiac TA
Engine: 360 HSR
Transmission: 700r4 3300 yank converter
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Originally posted by eatmydust
What exactly are tie rod sleeves for? I know notta damn thing about suspension stuff, so i'm still learning. In fact what are tie rods good for? I'm sure I can do a search, but since this is sooooo much closer i'll ask here first.
What exactly are tie rod sleeves for? I know notta damn thing about suspension stuff, so i'm still learning. In fact what are tie rods good for?
I'm sure I can do a search, but since this is sooooo much closer i'll ask here first.
09-06-2002, 08:49 PM
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I know they look good, but they arent going to give you any improvements unless your originals were loose or cracked or some other problem that no one ever runs into. If I'm not mistaken they are pretty pricey for a non-functional upgrade.
09-06-2002, 11:43 PM
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Car: 2004 GTO
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T-56
Non-functional?
I recently added sticky 275/40/17 rubber. I added the new tie rod ends and the sleeves, and the steering became much more responsive.
Take a good look at the stock ones. They are just sheet metal wrapped around the tie rods held on by two clamps with bolts. Crank a hard corner and those things will flex.
I recently added sticky 275/40/17 rubber. I added the new tie rod ends and the sleeves, and the steering became much more responsive.
Take a good look at the stock ones. They are just sheet metal wrapped around the tie rods held on by two clamps with bolts. Crank a hard corner and those things will flex.
09-07-2002, 06:23 PM
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Car: 89 Iroc-Z
Engine: 305
Transmission: T-5
i just purchased a set and i'm waiting for the rest of the front end rebuild kit. not sure if there will be a difference but the sure are a better piece of hardware. sometimes there may not be a huge difference with one upgrade but the combo of all the aftermarket parts will definately make a difference.
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If your car is lowered, you might want to invest in a Baer bumpsteer kit instead of the new outer tierod and sleeve. You will still need to purchase the inner tierod separately.
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