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TR2/3/3A Tie rod question?

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There is a v shaped notch at one end of a tie rod that I found in my parts bin. This tie rod is in good shape and the Left and Right threads are also good. Apparently these tie rods are N/A.Would this v notch be a factory marking to indicate that the end is Left hand thread or did a PO make it as an indicator of thread type? If the notch is to indicate Left hand thread when I install it I would I set that end of the tie rod towards the outer ball joint on both of the tie rods in order to be able to turn them in and out for adjustment. Hope that makes sense
 
You could, but it's best to set the left hand threads on the left on both. Here is the reasoning...By putting the left hand thread on the left side on both links, then you instantly know to twist the top of the adjuster sleeve forward to make them longer, and rearward to make them shorter. If you do it the way you suggested, then you have to think about it every time you go to adjust, and, if you are like me, you'll confuse yourself every time?!?

I don't know about the notch.
 
CJD said:
You could, but it's best to set the left hand threads on the left on both. Here is the reasoning...By putting the left hand thread on the left side on both links, then you instantly know to twist the top of the adjuster sleeve forward to make them longer, and rearward to make them shorter. If you do it the way you suggested, then you have to think about it every time you go to adjust, and, if you are like me, you'll confuse yourself every time?!?

I don't know about the notch.
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Perfect. I will set the tie rods up the way you suggest,The less confusion the better. :smile:
 
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