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Old 02-17-2017, 01:47 PM
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So, my Blazer has gotten into a state where I can test-drive it (it not only runs, it can actually stop as well), and I've noticed that there's some play in the steering that I'd like to address.

The majority of the play seems to be in the pitman arm, but since I'm ordering hardware from the US, I might as well get a complete "guaranteed to fix all steering play" kit.

So, I've come up with:
1x Pitman arm
1x Idler arm
2x Tie rod end - Inner
2x Tie rod end - Outer
2x Upper ball joints

What I know I'm missing is: What the part that attaches the inner and outer tie rod ends together called?

What else am I missing?
 
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Old 02-17-2017, 04:50 PM
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Stabilizer Bar Link Kit?
 
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Old 02-18-2017, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by LoneWolf71
Stabilizer Bar Link Kit?
Got those on order already, as the bushings were quite dry-rotted. But, those shouldn't affect _play_ in the steering, right? "Just" suspension-sway in cornering and offroading?

Or, am I missing something here?
 
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You're missing lower ball joints, upper and lower control arm bushings, rag joint on steering shaft, steering gear box adjuster, and the part that's between the inner and outer tie rod ends is called the tie rod.
 
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Old 02-18-2017, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Rusty Nuts
You're missing lower ball joints, upper and lower control arm bushings, rag joint on steering shaft, steering gear box adjuster, and the part that's between the inner and outer tie rod ends is called the tie rod.
Cool, thanks!

I'll hold off on a few of those, as my play is side-to-side, and I'm planning to redo the suspension at a later time. Don't want to remove those springs more often than I need to..
 
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What you are looking for is the "Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve".
 
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