2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Tie-Rod / Draglink upgrade Y to T

[BHuebner]

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T style setup compared to the stock Y style on my 95'.



MOOG Part #ES2012S (tie rod adjuster sleeve)

MOOG Part #DS1456 (passenger tie rod)

MOOG Part #DS1459 (drag link)

MOOG Part #ES3496 (drivers side tie rod end)

MOOG Part #ES3497 (drag link tie rod end)

MOOG Part #ES3498S (drag link adj sleeve)

 

[JWelch]

What exactly is the advantage to going to this setup?

 

[BHuebner]

Well, for me it upgraded my 241K tie-rods with new ones. i havent really driven it yet(other than to make sure the steering wheel & tires are straight)

but my truck still makes a popping noise when making a right turns. so i guess its on to the control arms next.



to answer your question, if you do a search on this subject as i did. most members found the Y style steering setup to be less than favorable, contributing to the sloppy steering. it essentially turns the 2 piece tie-rod "Y style" into 1 straight bar "T style" tie-rod. less slop between the tires to keep them aligned better. im sure someone else can chime in and explain it better than i could if you're still unclear. hope this helps.





Brian