Want to install tie rod sleeves but don’t have the time to take your tie rods apart, install the sleeves, and then take off work to have the truck aligned? We have your solution! Everyone knows that tie rod sleeves on GM trucks are not strong enough to withstand the massive amounts of power the Duramax can produce. Even stock trucks can bend the tie rods when in four wheel drive.
These bolt together tie rods are the answer the industry has been waiting for. They install in less than 10 minutes and do not require you to have the truck aligned!
Duramax History, Lesson 3: LBZBy the time the LBZ came along, the ’s injector issues had long been solved and the overheating issues associated with the were a thing of the past. This engine’s beefier block casting, stronger connecting rods, higher pressure common-rail fuel system and updated ECM arguably made it the most powerful, drivable, reliable and tunable Duramax to date. Right out of the box, the LBZ produced 360hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. During this time frame (’06-‘07), these numbers not only outperformed the 6.0L Power Stroke’s 325hp and 570 lb-ft, but they beat out the 325hp and 610 lb-ft figures put up by the 5.9L Cummins as well.
The LBZ was also the first Duramax to be coupled to the six-speed Allison 1000 automatic, which proved capable of handling more power than the five-speed version that preceded it.In a classic case of not knowing what they had until it was gone, diesel enthusiasts longingly remember the LBZ as the last Duramax built before the modern day emissions crunch kicked in, which spawned pollution control technology that reduced fuel economy and greatly hampered long-term engine durability. As such, LBZ-laden Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HDs continue to hold their value, despite being 12 years removed from production. To be sure, the LBZ mill wasn’t without its faults. Even though its connecting rods were the strongest found in any Duramax up to that time, the pistons weren’t up to the task of surviving in higher horsepower applications. Although the variable geometry Garrett GT3788VA turbo had been introduced on the LLY, its sticking issues had yet to be ironed out.Below, we’ll go over all the ups and a few (very few) of the downs associated with what has become arguably the most highly sought after Duramax ever built.
Fleece Performance Tie Rod Sleeves are a must for any 2011-2015 GM 2500-3500HD pickup that utilizes four-wheel drive. These support sleeves keep the weak factory tie rods from bending under the added stress of lifted torsion bars, increased horsepower and torque, and aggressive tires. ATP Duramax Tie Rod Sleeves It’s a well-known fact that the Chevy and GMC Duramax trucks get a bad rap for having weak front end components due to their IFS (independent front suspension) design, and more directly, their tie rods.