How much thread?

[Grendel]

So, I am making my tie rods and drag links, with DOM and weld on thread bungs.

How much TRE/DRE thread do you leave exposed?

I've been re-thinking what I do.

 

[total newb]

I run them to the end of the adapter and build from there.

 

[Gumbybronco]

I usually leave about an 1”

 

[rockmup]

3/4-1" Never had an issue

 

[Weasel]

1 or 2 threads.

 

[Clb]

Half?
Find yourself a suspension fab shop and ask...

 

[AgitatedPancake]

If rock contact is inevitable, the exposed threaded shank really likes to bend first in a lot of instances, so I try to choke up as much as possible while allowing a little wiggle room for adjustment. A couple threads exposed like Weasel noted seems to be a decent balance

 

[Etyler2]

I’m leaving the same amount threads showing to match the thickness of the lock nut as a guide, for future adjustments, based on nothing but what makes sense to me.

 

[2big bronco]

I run them most of the way in. Maybe 1/4" of thread. I never recall having to adjust a tierod shorter, but 1 racoon and they need to come out.

 

[Zg86]

Well if you bend it its not gonna get longer…

 

[shortbus4x4]

If rock contact is inevitable, the exposed threaded shank really likes to bend first in a lot of instances, so I try to choke up as much as possible while allowing a little wiggle room for adjustment. A couple threads exposed like Weasel noted seems to be a decent balance

What about speed bump contact in the mall parking lot?