Tie rod spacer dimension?

[zcar93na]

Hi guys, I got my car to a buddies shop and we're almost done with it. I'm replacing my inner and outer tie rods and figured while I had them off, I'd install some slip-on spacers. The trouble is, I can't find anywhere to buy them. If I knew the exact dimensions I could make some out of tubing. Any help is greatly appreciated, Thanks.

[Ziggy1621]

Have you looked into adjustables? What is your end result goal?

[zcar93na]

I want to increase my steering angle for tighter turns in everyday driving. Also I would like to have the extra angle for countersteer when I decide to get it sideways. I've done some more research and the spacers don't need to be any thicker than 6-7mm (~¼"). I done some measuring; .625" i.d, .920" o.d by ¼" thick. Stopped by the local Tractor Supply and they have steel bushings .625" i.d, .875" o.d by 1"long for less than $2. I'm thinking of cutting my own. What do think?

[Ziggy1621]

Personally, I'm not a fan of rigging a performance car. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of things I don't mind going MacGuyver on, but a car like this I don't. I think it's well worth the investment to go adjustable.

You aren't one of those Hellaflush guys huh?

[zcar93na]

What do you mean hellaflush? lol

If I see a way to make just as good quality of a part at the fraction of a cost, I will. I have enough mechanical sense and fabrication skills to do so. I posted an update in my build thread with a picture of the spacers. I first cut them .480" wide, but done some research and seen they had to be .250" MAX. So I cut them down and they fit like a dream. I done this on a lathe so they're symmetrical.

But Adjustable spacers? I'm lost on this ziggy, i haven't seen them

[Ziggy1621]

Not adjustable spacers, adjustable suspension components.

And hellaflush is when you have mad camber

[zcar93na]

I cannot stand camber queens, these have plenty of camber from factory. Adjustable suspension is in the plans, but right now my main concern is getting the car driveable.

[Ziggy1621]

[ArticDragon192]

Those spacers are nothing close to being rigged at all. It's a common modification. Powered By Max in San Diego usually has theirs in stock. Also SPL sells the Tein spacers. But if you can make your own, more power to you.