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outer tie rods on 2007 tahoe LS 5.3 2 wheel dr


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joefacio
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Aug 16, 2017, 10:29 PM

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are there different year outer tie rods that are shorter then the ones that are called out for the 2007 chevy Tahoe LS whitch are about 6 1\4 end to end I need one`s that are about 5 1/4 or 5 1/2 end to end, was in a fender bender , they have different tie rod ends on 2007 Tahoe right now whitch are shorter than original ones but don't know what thy put on to make it drive as good as it does , it time for new outer tie rod ends thxxx need help


Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 16, 2017, 11:52 PM

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Re: outer tie rods on 2007 tahoe LS 5.3 2 wheel dr Sign In

Always get ones correct for the specific vehicle. HD, 4X4 or not and more. If these have grease fittings and OE now you or someone didn't grease them enough for how it's used. IMO they should never wear out or already replaced with wrong ones messing you up.


Why did I say neglect? Because the interval for greasing really can't be listed by miles or time rather exposure. Many "quick-lube" or other places just ignore grease fittings or don't know they are there especially if a replacement had them and OE didn't. Both means neither were tended to along the way or it would be just one at a time,


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Hammer Time
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Aug 17, 2017, 2:16 AM

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Re: outer tie rods on 2007 tahoe LS 5.3 2 wheel dr Sign In

I see no possible scenario that it would be OK to use different tie rod ends other than the original parts.



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