Tie rod with crossover

[WinslowS]

Im gonna be doing crossover on my 10 bolt soon, I have both knuckles because they enter from the top versus the bottom like on my axle. But I am confused as to whether I need the old style tierod or if I can just use the stock one. The Tie rod and ends on the truck now is for a 1983 10 bolt.

 

[pvfjr]

You can use the old one, no problem. It won't mind being flipped upside down.

 

[southernspeed]

Im gonna be doing crossover on my 10 bolt soon, I have both knuckles because they enter from the top versus the bottom like on my axle. But I am confused as to whether I need the old style tierod or if I can just use the stock one. The Tie rod and ends on the truck now is for a 1983 10 bolt.

I used my '91 rod on 44 knuckles as it gave slightly more clearance.

 

[WinslowS]

Finally got around to the crossover and the leaf springs won't let me put the tierod back on. Guess I gotta use a Zero rate?

 

[WJACKSON11X]

What size lift springs do you have up front?

 

[pauly383]

Try lifting the front and letting the axle droop . You may get enough to put it on .

 

[WinslowS]

I have Tuff Country 4 inch, I put each end in the respective knuckle, spread it out and started to thread it in but the tierod actually rubbed the spring so I went and bought the old style tierod that was used factory with the flattops. It drops the rod down so it will clear.