Topic: Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeves

[Sunlitgold68]

What is the finish on the tie rod adjusting sleeve and nuts/bolts. Was thinking phosphate would be OK on the sleeve? Thanks

[J_Speegle]

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

[Armond]

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.