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73redblaze

73redblaze

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i just recieved my ballistic fab crossover kit and Im sure its just me being an idiot, but when they say "Two 1.5"OD .250 wall tubes for tie rod and drag-link 58" long" i figured the ends would be threaded wouldnt you? not just plain tubing with ends you have to weld in? it doesnt say anything about welding in the ad. that i could find. plus tie rod ends are threaded arnt they? i may be wrong about in my thinking.. what does the brotherhood think?
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Steering-Kit-34quot-with-High-Misalignment-Spacers_p_1335.html
 
73redblaze said:
i just recieved my ballistic fab crossover kit and Im sure its just me being an idiot, but when they say "Two 1.5"OD .250 wall tubes for tie rod and drag-link 58" long" i figured the ends would be threaded wouldnt you? not just plain tubing with ends you have to weld in? it doesnt say anything about welding in the ad. that i could find. plus tie rod ends are threaded arnt they? i may be wrong about in my thinking.. what does the brotherhood think?
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Steering-Kit-34quot-with-High-Misalignment-Spacers_p_1335.html
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I would think the same thing. My ORD tubes were threaded, and yes, tie rod ends are threaded. I guess you could just weld bungs in but if thats not what you wanted give them a call. They should specify they are NOT threaded when you order or atleast ask of you if want threaded tube or weld in bungs and non threaded tube.
 
rdn2blazer said:
I would think the same thing. My ORD tubes were threaded, and yes, tie rod ends are threaded. I guess you could just weld bungs in but if thats not what you wanted give them a call. They should specify they are NOT threaded when you order or atleast ask of you if want threaded tube or weld in bungs and non threaded tube.
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Same here with the ORD tubes. Call them back as I am assuming you weren't looking for weld in ends, just plug and play stuff.
 
yea I had a WFO kit i was assuming it would be similar (the drag link part at least). even in the ad pic they arnt welded. I will give them a call tomorrow.


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The picture on their site of the parts in the kit shows the unwelded tube adapters :confused:
 
FRIZZLEFRY said:
The picture on their site of the parts in the kit shows the unwelded tube adapters :confused:
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Yeah I think the point is it would be nice if they would give a little written notice. I would expect that from ballistic. They're very DIY oriented just like kurt.

When I got my WFO kit they gave me the option to save $20 bucks. I just had them weld it.
 
Brady said:
It says it's a kit.It shows all seperate pieces.I don't get your confusion.
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its not a big deal i just thought they were threaded ends not weld on. since the rod ends themselfs are threaded i though they just threaded in. like i said just me being an idiot i guess.

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thay should clearly tell you welding is required for the install of this kit before use.

but i do know that by the pic it does need to be welded . but thats from a few years of web wheeling :haha:
 
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Full-Steering-Kits_c_113.html

Full Steering Kits
Each Kit Includes:​

  • 4 Chromoly rod ends or Chevy tie rod ends​
  • 4 Tube adapters machined from 1020 DOM steel​
  • Two 1.5"OD .250 wall tubes for tie rod and drag-link up to 58" long ​
  • 4 Jam nuts (two left hand and two right hand thread)​
  • 4 high-misalignment spacers or standard spacers (for rod ends only)​
  • 4 step-down spacers (for kits with high misalignment spacers)​
  • 4 Safety Washers (used for single sheer rod end applications) ​
  • TIG welding available​
 
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