Got all the balls out today and discovered that the tie rod ends I bought will work just fine. The drag link ball on the left steering arm was a little stubborn and didn't want to move with the ball joint press, so had to break out the O/A torch. A couple seconds of heat and it popped loose. Got the replacement drag link balls pressed in place and peened over as the originals were, so things are working out well. And yes, the original balls were more egg shaped than spherical. Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 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.
