{"product_id":"tie-rod-adjusting-sleeve-power-steering-lh-or-rh-v8-all-1971-73-mercury-cougar","title":"Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve | Power Steering | LH or RH | V8 - ALL | 1971-73 Mercury Cougar","description":"\u003cp\u003eRestore power steering alignment adjustment in your 1971-1973 Mercury Cougar with this tie rod adjusting sleeve for compatible V8 applications. Designed as a factory-style direct-fit reproduction, this sleeve connects the inner and outer tie rods, fits either the driver side or passenger side, and allows wheel toe-in and toe-out adjustment while helping maintain proper steering geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1971-1973 Cougar Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for compatible Mercury Cougar power steering applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eV8 Engine Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intended for compatible small block and big block Ford V8 applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver or Passenger Side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits compatible LH or RH steering linkage locations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTie Rod Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joins the inner tie rod to the outer tie rod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteering Linkage Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Installs with the tie rods between the center link and either wheel spindle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows adjustment of the wheel’s toe-in and toe-out angle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory-Style Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to support proper steering geometry in compatible applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces a seized, worn, damaged, bent, corroded, missing, or incorrect tie rod adjusting sleeve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures 6 in. L x 4 in. W x 2 in. H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tie rod adjusting sleeve joins the inner and outer tie rods and allows toe adjustment within the steering linkage. On compatible 1971-1973 Mercury Cougar applications with power steering and V8 power, the proper sleeve helps maintain alignment adjustability and correct steering geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing a seized, worn, damaged, bent, corroded, missing, or incorrect tie rod adjusting sleeve helps restore steering adjustment and linkage function. With a factory-style direct-fit design and original-style dimensions for compatible applications, this sleeve is a practical steering restoration component for either side of a classic Mercury Cougar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestore steering alignment adjustability in your 1971-1973 Mercury Cougar V8 with a factory-style power steering tie rod adjusting sleeve for compatible driver-side or passenger-side applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eCougar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1971-1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eTie rod adjusting sleeve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteering Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003ePower steering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eV8; small block and big block Ford V8 applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLH or RH \/ driver or passenger side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBetween center link and driver-side or passenger-side wheel spindle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eInner tie rod to outer tie rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFactory-style direct-fit reproduction for compatible applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003eControls wheel toe-in and toe-out angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing \/ Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; 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