Tie Rods - 380 and 450

[dentmac]

Hi,

The front axles on the 380 and the 450 are the same.

The tie rods for the 450 were modified to allow GAWR to go to 17,000
(that was the only mod to the axle)

It would be nice to have the part number for the old and the modified tie rod.

There is a physical difference so some photos should show the difference and would be useful.

Any owner of a 380 may be wise to get the modified version if they are to be replaced and 450 owners need to know as there will be the
"Old "ones still around.

The "Old" tie rod is in all the 380 (no problem as it is OK for 16,000 # rating)

All the 450's SHOULD have the new ones.

Please take some pictures the tie rods in BOTH 380's and 450's and post- (turn wheel hard over- easy shot of both ends with phone )

Randy has some new ones available-- and ball joints.
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Ross MacKillop
2006 450 LXi
South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario.