Perhaps the Canadian 1/2 tons used the "heavier duty" tie rod ends as shown in figure 4 here:
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1954truck/54ctsm0303.html

Ordering tie rod ends for the (say) 1 tons should fit the 1/2 tons?


Gord 🇨🇦
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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed