Inner tie rod part numbers
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I would need a lot of evidence to be convinced there is any difference in FE1 FE3 parts. FE1 is called "soft ride" FE3 is called "Sport". I guess it is possible that the factory had different spring, shocks and sway bars;. if so that is the ONLY difference. After market vendors don't bother to make a difference generally.
FE1 was generally used for fleet (rental) cars and FE3 on "lot" (dealership) cars.
Cobalt is different; FE1 has stamped steel LCA and smaller front and rear sway bars and 4 lug wheels.
FE5 has a different knuckle/ball joint, springs and sway bar. I can't find any other differences. Not talking about steering gear, just suspension.
FE1 was generally used for fleet (rental) cars and FE3 on "lot" (dealership) cars.
Cobalt is different; FE1 has stamped steel LCA and smaller front and rear sway bars and 4 lug wheels.
FE5 has a different knuckle/ball joint, springs and sway bar. I can't find any other differences. Not talking about steering gear, just suspension.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nd+pinion,7388
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I have no idea. but the bolt holes are in the same places. I can't image how the rack would affect ride. Maybe the FE3 is a little quicker that FE1. I doubt Harry Homeowner would ever notice a difference. Could be the paint or powder coat is different.
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I use the FE3 in my 07 LS with FE1 suspension, no noticeable difference, every thing bolted right in , no wheel alignment required, I just had the disconnect the intermediate steering shaft to centre up the steering wheel
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nd+pinion,7388
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Here you go. For some answers and reading pleasure. Scroll down to Chassis/Suspension
https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us...2009.tab1.html
https://media.chevrolet.com/media/us...2009.tab1.html
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