The stock 1/2 & 3/4 ton tie rod pn #367528 (43 5/16" x 3/4") has male threads on the ends. The replacement "modern" ends have an integral straight stud, which fits great in the 1/2 ton steering arms (after the old ball stud is removed from the arm). The problem is with the 3/4 ton arms. They have a "bolted" ball stud which fits into a tapered hole larger than the 1/2 tons (added strength?). The replacement ends are too loose in these holes to work.
I think the one ton tie rod is different, and the ends have male threads to connect to it. Perhaps the one ton rod could be substituted for the 3/4 ton rod. Anyone tried this?
