I have a 1954 Chevy 3600. Been in the same place as you are now.
The half ton parts won't work....so forget that idea.
I went GM NOS for a complete front end rebuild.

You need Tie Rod End Studs. You can buy repros if you like.
There is a pair of Tie Rod Studs on ebay right now
GM NOS....$40.00 OR BEST OFFER
Go to ebay & in the search box....type 377992

photo of tie rod studs
GM # 6.243 - GM # 377992

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/...0NOS/TieRodEndStudsGMNOS_zps2290f318.jpg


You will need Right & Left Tie Rod Shell / Casings

GM # 6.233 - GM # 374226 Right
&
GM # 6.233 - GM # 374226 Left

There's a pair of Tie Rod End Casings on ebay right now.

Go to ebay & type in the search box: 374226 OR 374227

The seller wants $79.99 OR BEST OFFER

Photo of tie rod end casings

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/...OS/TieRodEndCasings-PAIR_zpse311a170.jpg

You will also need a tie rod rebuild kit

The GM kit you need is GM # 608840

There are several on ebay now.

Photo of tie rod end rebuild kit

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/...RodEndRebuildKitGM608840_zps1e1a5908.jpg

The Filling Station , a online parts seller makes a great
replacement kit.....see page 259 of their online catalog.

Photo of: Filling Station Tie Rod kit

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/...s/Filling_Station_FS-148_zpsf7201a60.jpg


Make sure you keep the old clamps that lock the tie rod casings
to the tie rod.

photo of Tie Rod Clamps - oem

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/...erseded_to_3902937_b%202_zpsm55j4uww.jpg

George
'54 3600


Last edited by '54 3600; 01/20/2017 9:28 AM. Reason: add
1954 3600
A big help to many on the Bolt
Now cruising in
The Passing Lane