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Old 11-05-2009, 03:41 PM   eBay Motors   #1 (permalink)
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New Guy to DF from Missouri need some info

Wanted to say hi to everbody out there found the site last Friday sitting inthe Kansas City Airport could past it up.
I have an 03 GMC LB7 Mod's 4" exhaust turbo back HyperTech 3 Stage and K&N intake. More to come in the future.

Question my tie rods are going bad and will have to replace. Would like to upgrade to the heavy duty ones just need some advise to which ones are the better ones out there. I would like to try some sled pulling in the spring this is why i'm asking this question. Anything will be helpfull thanks
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Old 11-05-2009, 03:46 PM   eBay Motors   #2 (permalink)
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Lots of folks around here just go with sleeves around their stock rods to strengthen them up, but if yours are definitely in need of total replacements, Cognito seems to be the rod of choice.
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Old 11-05-2009, 03:46 PM   eBay Motors   #3 (permalink)
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Old 11-05-2009, 06:08 PM   eBay Motors   #4 (permalink)
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Welcome to the forum. What part of MO are you from? I'm from Belle. It's about 40 min south of Jefferson City.
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Old 11-05-2009, 06:15 PM   eBay Motors   #5 (permalink)
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WELCOME to the Neighborhood!!!

Cognito seem to get more votes than others for replacements.

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Old 11-05-2009, 06:17 PM   eBay Motors   #6 (permalink)
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Old 11-06-2009, 06:57 AM   eBay Motors   #7 (permalink)
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Welcome to DF. Take care,
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Old 11-06-2009, 06:59 AM   eBay Motors   #8 (permalink)
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Old 11-06-2009, 07:27 AM   eBay Motors   #9 (permalink)
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welcome to the DF..if yours are in need of replacing just go with a complete aftermarket rod if not do the sleeves and aftermarket centerlink!
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Old 11-06-2009, 07:27 AM   eBay Motors   #10 (permalink)
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Thanks for the help guys. I'll look into it
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