kinda maybe late now but have you seen the stovebolt tech tip
grin an Adjustable Drag Link, & Tie Rod w/modern ends on all pieces & upgraded pitman linkage grin
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/draglink_adjustable.html
and (( [color:#333333]'''The tie rod end has the split 3/4’’ nut just up from the thread end.''' )) welding a 3/4'' nut on each end of the tie rod helps w/ any adjustment... no more vise-grips.[/color]

Last edited by carolines truck; 06/26/2008 11:17 PM.

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