Posted June 16, 20177 yr comment_523226 Anybody have any tie rod nuts. I can't find any. MSA has the right one I believe. Thank you Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57933-need-tie-rod-end-nuts-locking-nuts-for-71/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 16, 20177 yr comment_523253 Take the tie rod down to ACE Hardware. They have a ton of fasteners. I suggest stainless steel nuts. It can be the same width or wider you have plenty space. Be sure to count the turns as you remove the tie rods. It should be about 21.5 turns to remove it. Same amount going back on. Have a proper alignment done when you can. Also a good time to replace steering rack boots if needed. Good luck. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57933-need-tie-rod-end-nuts-locking-nuts-for-71/#findComment-523253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 17, 20177 yr Author comment_523293 Thanks Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57933-need-tie-rod-end-nuts-locking-nuts-for-71/#findComment-523293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 17, 20177 yr comment_523349 On 6/16/2017 at 9:46 AM, esmit208 said: Take the tie rod down to ACE Hardware. They have a ton of fasteners. I suggest stainless steel nuts. It can be the same width or wider you have plenty space. Be sure to count the turns as you remove the tie rods. It should be about 21.5 turns to remove it. Same amount going back on. Have a proper alignment done when you can. Also a good time to replace steering rack boots if needed. Good luck. Ace is the best for fasteners.  You can buy them individually.  Done it many times.  Unless you're going for 100% original, but who's going to know?  "Wait, that tie rod locking not isn't original!".....  I would get one that is a little "wider", my 280z one is pretty narrow, more room for the wrench would be better and wouldn't effect anything (except for the FSM measurement).  Just changed my tie rods also. To temporarily align it, I used the "string" method, paired with dual measuring tapes to get it close.  Bad alignment will eat tires.  But it isn't some black magic that only shops can do: it does involve a lot of jacking up, rolling, jacking up, adjusting, and so on.  HTH Edited June 17, 20177 yr by ramsesosirus Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57933-need-tie-rod-end-nuts-locking-nuts-for-71/#findComment-523349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 18, 20177 yr comment_523389 14 x 1.5 LH and RH is the tie rod adjuster thread size. Belmetric has them or a speed shop that sells rod ends if you have trouble finding the LH one. Edited June 18, 20177 yr by zKars Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57933-need-tie-rod-end-nuts-locking-nuts-for-71/#findComment-523389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 18, 20177 yr comment_523390 BlackDragon had them....ZCarDepot bought their inventory....they probably have what you need. Edited June 18, 20177 yr by Diseazd Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/57933-need-tie-rod-end-nuts-locking-nuts-for-71/#findComment-523390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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