yesterday, i replaced the power steering rack(it was spraying fluid everywhere) and i also replaced the tie rod ends. long story short, i forgot to pull the jam nuts off the old rack. this post has a pic greeny made and the arrow points to what i need.
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...34&postcount=7

my question is "what size is the thread so i can get a new pair?"
I need to get my car aligned, and the shop pointed out i don't have them, so no alignment.(it's actually better now than before i took on this project)
if anyone can tell me the size, Ill run to the hardware store and get some.

thanx (and i concede, i am a dumb ***)

 

Cant answer ... oops like politicians I make a question:

No need for shop ping: why not DIY? http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/18

 

Go pick up a set at your local j-yard..

 

thanx wiking, and although i could do it myself,
a)it probably wouldnt stay b/c the nut holds the tie rods in place, and if it moves, its all for nothing
and b)the shops can do it more accurately and quickly. $120 for life will go a long way...
weather is crappy for the next few days... i asked my local dealer to order me a couple{grumble, grumble...}.

 

Objection via experience:
- I tested adjusting toe-in with using a vacuum tube. Went to check it to a alignment shop (with expensive equipment). Adjustment was dead on --- no magic in turning screws...
- calculate ALL = time getting there, waiting etc. The DIY saves you 2x time.

Bonus: not yet taxes on DIY.

But yes, the $hop owner will be happy!