I noticed that on the supply of Raybestos tie rods that I have, the arm with the internal threads is shorter than on the OEM rod ends. This allows for picking up less threads than before and in the rear this could be a weakness. Could it be that tie rods from other applications are being boxed as Fiero items? Anyone else notice this phenomenon?

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quote Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua: I noticed that on the supply of Raybestos tie rods that I have, the arm with the internal threads is shorter than on the OEM rod ends. This allows for picking up less threads than before and in the rear this could be a weakness. Could it be that tie rods from other applications are being boxed as Fiero items? Anyone else notice this phenomenon?

I know that the rear ends are shorter than the front ones..

But yea I see your point...

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could also be a material change
but - yes - more likely just cheap asian cost cutting

The Firebird tie rods work just fine I use them on mine and they are heavier than the Fiero oem tie rods.

quote Originally posted by Boogaloo: The Firebird tie rods work just fine I use them on mine and they are heavier than the Fiero oem tie rods.

Could you tell me which year of firebird you use and would it work on a 87 coupe.Also front or rear tie rods.Thanks in advance.

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98 to 2002 Firebird. I have been using them for quite awhile.

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quote Originally posted by Boogaloo: 98 to 2002 Firebird. I have been using them for quite awhile.

Thanks for your reply they will work on a 87 coupe?

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quote Originally posted by Boogaloo: 98 to 2002 Firebird. I have been using them for quite awhile.

Front or rear?. I have been using USA made Raybestos tie rods ends but the length of the shanks just don't look quite right to me.
Correction are you using Firebird front rod ends on the front or rear of your Fiero?
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[This message has been edited by Dennis LaGrua (edited 07-12-2010).]

i just did a search for tie rod ends for a 98 pontiac firebird on oreilly
the part numbers for the master pro and for the moog parts are the same... im wondering if theyre the same exact parts just branded differently or if its a screw up on the website?? its double the price for the moog parts compared to master pro parts...

quote Originally posted by yashmack: i just did a search for tie rod ends for a 98 pontiac firebird on oreilly the part numbers for the master pro and for the moog parts are the same... im wondering if theyre the same exact parts just branded differently or if its a screw up on the website?? its double the price for the moog parts compared to master pro parts...

Reboxing/rebranding is a common thing. I bought an "off brand" tie rod once because it said Made In USA on the box. In the box was a Raybestos piece at 50% less than the Raybestos.
When you buy suspension parts, just watch out for the cheap Chinese manufactured stuff ( commonly called "OE parts") as they are made from impure scrap steel, (that is soft) will wear quickly and won't last long.

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87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

I used Rodney Dickman,front tie rods ,seem better than the old one
I also used his front inner tie rods,and rear all seem excellent..

..I am also interested in the other tie rods are they for the front ?? seems logical..