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08-13-2012 #1
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new tie rod sleeves
I turned these today on my lunch time,1.00 steel hex bar from schorr metals 8 bucks and some change,drilled and tapped 11/16-18 lh,rh. need to paint or powder coat them now.
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08-14-2012 #2
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Those look really nice.
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Awesome!!! Those would look great with a anodized finish.
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Where did you find the 11/16-18 LH tap?
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Kbc tools fullerton ca. I think there one back east too.thank for the good responses guys :-) i try to machine my own parts as much as i can.phil
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That's kinda cool that you can make your own parts ..
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Thanks for the information.
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Looks nice. But I am wondering why you didn't just leave it hex? Its nice to have the full hex when adjusting the toe. No goofing around with finding the wrench flats.
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Thank you jeff!
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Imo they look too plain just hex. Originally Posted by jpgolf14
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Very nice work!
Our aluminum sleeves look pretty similar - thought you might want to see what they look like in black:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/POF-105-10035/Last edited by Proforged; 08-26-2012 at 07:28 AM.
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Thanks zack! Black does look very good.
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nice work!
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Nice machining. I agree, I like self machined parts best!
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thank you bryce,jeff.
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For some reason your photos aren't showing for me :(
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sorry they got deleted some how
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