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Originally Posted by LEM
I installed a new tie rod in my 1929 roadster but could not achieve the proper toe-in measurement because I ran out of threads on the ends. I later measured the bent original (43") but the new one is 44" long. Question: are there different tie rod lengths for each model year?
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Yes, the tie rod length changed in September, 1928, at the same time that the spindles arms were slightly redesigned. It required lengthening the threaded tie rod from approximately 42-3/4" to 43-1/2".
So it sounds like your '29 roadster may be fitted with '28 spindle arms by a previous owner.
I hope this helps. Feel free to PM or email me with follow up.