'69 Tie-rod end ridges?

[Paul B.]

Hi,
A buddy is restoring an early shark for someone, I think a '69? He says that according to the JG, the tie-rod ends should have two bands? Can anyone please give me a more detailed description, or even better a pic?

Many thanks,

Paul

[Jim S.]

Re: '69 Tie-rod end ridges?

I wonder if he is talking about groove on the end of the tie rod adjuster tube that indicates the left hand threaded end. Or possibly the ribs on the tie rod clamp.
Here is an old Bair's ad that shows the two parts.

Jim

[Paul B.]

Re: '69 Tie-rod end ridges?

I don't have the correct JG to verify the text, but Robert Cracower and I also thought they must be referring to the two bands on the clamp? My buddy says that the way he reads it, it refers to two ridges on the the tie rod end itself?

Thanks,

Paul

[Terry M.]

Re: '69 Tie-rod end ridges?

Don't over analize it. The text refers tot he tie rod clamp.