79-89 tie rods vs 90-93 tie rods

82 GT · 02-19-2002, 10:29 PM

Are the post 90 tie rods better than the pre-90 units? I read that the 90-93 units are supposed to have better geometry than the older units. I am in the process of rebuilding the front suspension on my '82GT and want to do all the upgrades possible to it.
I'm just trying to separate fact from fiction.

wgungho · 02-20-2002, 09:35 PM

I'm completely rebuilding my front end. I called maximum motorsports for a little free advice, and they toild me that if was replacing the outer tierods, to use the 90-93 from Ford. As it turns out, MM carries them for $75 each, which is way less then if you got them from Ford. They said other aftermarket brands compromise between the earlier and later pieces.

02-19-2002, 10:29 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	79-89 tie rods vs 90-93 tie rods Are the post 90 tie rods better than the pre-90 units? I read that the 90-93 units are supposed to have better geometry than the older units. I am in the process of rebuilding the front suspension on my '82GT and want to do all the upgrades possible to it. I'm just trying to separate fact from fiction. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

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02-20-2002, 09:35 PM	#2
wgungho Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: va Posts: 5	I'm completely rebuilding my front end. I called maximum motorsports for a little free advice, and they toild me that if was replacing the outer tierods, to use the 90-93 from Ford. As it turns out, MM carries them for $75 each, which is way less then if you got them from Ford. They said other aftermarket brands compromise between the earlier and later pieces.