81 C10 SWB: Tie rods and adjuster sleeves

[shawn57nomad]

Replacement tie rods and sleeves match original on this 20,000 mile truck, but inners and outers touch inside the sleeves after lowering. (Detroit Speed & Engineering 950# springs, CPP UCA/LCA/modular spindles) I need more adjustments for toe in, as I'm currently unable to mount them to the center link due to length.

Ideas and suggestions are greatly appreciated! Parts list attached in photo.

Thank you all again!

 

[1976dully]

The rod ends are bottoming out on each other in the sleeve?

 

[shawn57nomad]

The rod ends are bottoming out on each other in the sleeve?

Thanks for the reply.

The rod ends are bottomed out in the sleeve. The sleeve has 3/8" on either end (3/4" total) before completely out of travel in the length of the sleeve. I could trim the threaded ends of the rods but it still won't be enough a proper alignment.