Maybe you can find a tapered bushing of the correct size. Put that in the hole, then the tie-rod end. Or get a matching tie-rod end.
Like Jerry said, welding is not a good idea.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.