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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Suspension => Topic started by: Sunlitgold68 on July 29, 2009, 12:57:35 PM
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What is the finish on the tie rod adjusting sleeve and nuts/bolts. Was thinking phosphate would be OK on the sleeve? Thanks
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They should be bare steel but dark heat treated line all the other steering stuff. If your really doing phosphate the finish will be a bit flat but if you oil them they might smooth out and darken . Originally a not darker and smooth than phosphate - in look
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The replacements were darker than the originals. almost a blued coating. originals on the car were a lighter being stamped and rolled steel. Not really that dark in my opinion. Phosphating is a great way to help them maintain.