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Identifying OEM tie rod arms
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Have 4 off my '68 X code. The inner had the metal lipped dust boot (no number on them) and lipped edge around the ball joint. The outer the lip, but just rubber boots with a spring inside, but a very tight fit to the lip.
No grease fitting on the bottom.
One pair has a "B" stamped in the metal disc of the round base, the other pair, nothing, Other than that they look pretty much identical.
Any way to tell if they are OEM, or some older service replacements?
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8R03S : 76A I 2A 15M 72 5 U
8R01S : 65A B 2A 28M 72 7 5 - Factory GT
8R01C : 65A M 2A 01E 72 2 W - Cal Special
8F01X : 65A I 2A 2G 20E 24 1 U - EXP500 to be
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Re: Identifying OEM tie rod arms
« Reply #1 on: Today at 08:30:02 AM »
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I thought that the general consensus was that all service replacements had a grease fitting, which makes the Ford NOS parts incorrect for those after a factory correct look.
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Re: Identifying OEM tie rod arms
« Reply #2 on: Today at 08:42:48 AM »
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All factory boots had the metal retainer external and as John said no grease fittings. It is very common to see original ends on the inside, the outers were the first to be to replaced.
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Re: Identifying OEM tie rod arms
« Reply #3 on: Today at 11:28:28 AM »
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Quote from: ruppstang on Today at 08:42:48 AM
All factory boots had the metal retainer external and as John said no grease fittings. It is very common to see original ends on the inside, the outers were the first to be to replaced.
To elaborate on Marty's comments - Ford production tie rod boots changed in very late 69 production . After that point the tie rod boots did not have the metal ring pressed on retainer. They had a internal spring that held them on the tie rod. All of the service replacements from that time forward had the internal spring boot also. The ones with the metal rings and the "B" markings are typical OEM assemblyline on a 68. The ones without the metal ring are later service replacements or aftermarket. Ether type can and sometimes is modified to accept a grease zert.
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