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04-26-2008, 11:30 PM
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| This is why you need Tie Rod Sleeves
This is a new 08 GMC at the TS Outlaw race yesterday. He had a great looking truck, and a nice looking lift but forgot to add the tie rod sleeves or HD tie rods. He just about hit the wall before he stopped.
I will post some more pics and some videos of the race and Pulls after i get some sleep. 
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05 Chevy LLY Crew Cab LT Dually 4x4, Crank it up Diesel Tie rod sleeves and centerlink, BD Diesel Remote Fuel Filter, EGR Blocked, TTS Dual Lift Pumps, FPRV Shim, Bullydog Outlook Monitor, AFE Stage 2 CAI, BD Diesel Manifold, Diamond Eye Turbo Direct Pipe, Diamond Eye 5" exhaust straight piped, Level Kit, Suncoast Stage IV w/ 1056 Torque Converter and Allison Deep pan EFI Live is on the way!!!!
1981 VW Rabbit Pickup, 1.6L Diesel, 4 Speed Manual, 35 MPGs | 
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04-27-2008, 01:50 AM
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| Glad I replaced the OEM's-they're really not ment to be on these trucks...
__________________ 08 Sierra WT CC SB
Steel Gray 4x4
PPE RACE
Modded OEM AirBox/PCV Reroute/4" MBRP into 5" MagnaFlow
Isspro EGT/Boost gauges Cognito Leveling Kit/HD Tie Rods 
Pitman/Idler Support Brackets/Bilsteins
Pirelli Scorpion ATR 265/75/16 Coated OEM Wheels
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04-27-2008, 05:34 AM
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| I have not done anything with my tie rods yet either! What is the best sleeve? Where do you get them? Or should I bite the bullet and purchase the HD tie rods? If so, where to get and cost?
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4" Exhaust, air cleaner, Chip/pda and intercooler
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04-27-2008, 08:20 AM
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| I just put sleeves on my tie rods. Pretty much all of the ones made are good. Check with some site vendors they should have them.
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05 Chevy LLY Crew Cab LT Dually 4x4, Crank it up Diesel Tie rod sleeves and centerlink, BD Diesel Remote Fuel Filter, EGR Blocked, TTS Dual Lift Pumps, FPRV Shim, Bullydog Outlook Monitor, AFE Stage 2 CAI, BD Diesel Manifold, Diamond Eye Turbo Direct Pipe, Diamond Eye 5" exhaust straight piped, Level Kit, Suncoast Stage IV w/ 1056 Torque Converter and Allison Deep pan EFI Live is on the way!!!!
1981 VW Rabbit Pickup, 1.6L Diesel, 4 Speed Manual, 35 MPGs | |
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04-27-2008, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by knockout  I have not done anything with my tie rods yet either! What is the best sleeve? Where do you get them? Or should I bite the bullet and purchase the HD tie rods? If so, where to get and cost? | NORCALNICK on here sells cognito and fabtech HD tie rods.
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04-27-2008, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by knockout I have not done anything with my tie rods yet either! What is the best sleeve? Where do you get them? Or should I bite the bullet and purchase the HD tie rods? If so, where to get and cost? | Knockout like BigRed said there are some of are vendors on here that carry both the sleeve and the HD tie rods.. post up in the vendor price quote forum and they will get you a good price...
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04-27-2008, 11:25 AM
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| i haven't done much reseach but blitzkriegoffroad.com has some bad ass tie rods for a little less than $600, and after my lmm left me stranded in the middle of the road with 2 bent tie rods its well worth it, check them out under updrades these things look bullit proof
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04-28-2008, 07:27 AM
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| guys you have to remeber under stock conditions the stock front is plenty but once you do aftermarket stuff you will have to upgrade.
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2006 LBZ GMC SLE C/C S/B,sold the truck to my dad for a business truck
My Truck now,1987 Chevy 2500 350 tweaked,6" SuperLift,350 V8 bored 60 over,Elderbrock headers Cam and Titanium Rockers,750 Twin Pumped Holley Carb and some other goodies.crank dynos over 400HP. | |
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04-28-2008, 09:59 AM
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| I have them on my website under suspension. Come with instructions and no need for the truck getting re-aligned. I have a limited # in stock, but more are being machined. | |
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05-17-2008, 09:36 AM
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| Big fan of the Fabtech tie rods. 1.) They look alot better than "sleeves". 2.) I've installed atleast 30+ sets and have not had 1 come back with any play in them. | |
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