Hi Guys and Gals

After some very slooowww work (2 years), I finally took my 49 3/4Ton in for its safety inspection prior to registering and insuring. Poor thing didn't study hard enough (sure, blame the truck!) and failed frown . One of the problems is the tie rod ends. They are too loose for my mechanic. Since it is easier (and safer), I will replace them. Problem is, I can't figure out which type I have. According to the 1954 shop manual I have, they appear to be the type reserved for 3/4T Forward Control and 1ton + trucks. The tie rod is hollow and threaded internally, and the ends screw in. The ends don't have the spring -and-socket setup I was expecting.

Is there a modern replacement I can get for this unit, or are the original ends still available? Any help is MUCH appreciated.

Current fleet (subject to change w/o notice)
\'49 GMC 3/4-Ton , 60 Austin Healey Frog-eye Sprite (some assembly required), 2011 Dodge Avenger, 2015 Jeep Cherokee. No, they don't all run.
My other ride is a (B737)no, (B767)no, A320.... Update... was Embraer E190, now Boeing B787.

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