Interchangability of tie rods - '90+ parts on 89?

[ab0z]

I have an 89 festiva LX (auto trans, fuel injection). I am looking at getting a kit that has control arms/ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends, and sway bar bushings.
Will a kit for a 1990-1993 work on this 1989 car? I have heard that there are two different styles for the inner tie rods, maybe with different thread pitches used. Is this true?
I have done this same job on my '91 L without issue, just need to know if I can order the same parts for this '89 LX.

[m715]

Yes, the threads are different on the early racks for the inner tie rod ends, so it will need different ones. Also, note instead of lock pins, a tab washer is used on early racks to hold them in place. This should help tell you which style you have for certain.

HTH
Michael

[ab0z]

Thank you, this is exactly what I needed to know.