My '37 has the same type of tie-rod ends, still factory ones but unsure of the yea, the axle is not a '37. It measures 48-3/4" end to end and really close to you 38-3/4" between the tie-rod housings, the tape measure kept falling off so not 100% accurate. Tie-rod housings are 5" length. Mine only has a maybe three threads showing, way less than yours.
I would look close at the steering arms to make sure one isn't bent or installed wrong if that's even possible. In the straight ahead position, the drag-link end should be dead center over the axle, or I should say, the ball stud hole in the steering arm for the drag-link is dead center over the axle. This is pretty much a standard on all straight axles still today. It insures equal turning left and right. Start with that and see if the drivers tire is now straight head, and passenger is toe-in a lot.
Last edited by Joe H; 03/24/2026 2:10 AM.
