thanks for your reply,, im aware of whats its purpose is,but didnt know that type of tie rod exsisted,,,where did you find the extended tie rod,,?? i would like to see if i can find one for my street rod project, im soon going to use a dropped up right on,,much like a dropped spindle set up,,a longer tie rod would be a better deal then heating and bending my steeering arms on my 40 coupe thanks for your time,,,