Well, I have posted the pics of my front end steering mod project (OE tie rod & pitman arm removal and modern replacements).
First "hats off" goes to Jim and his drag link tech tip on here. I came out with different part numbers than Jim for the pitman arm pieces, but as he advised "simply just source the correct length and dia." I did just that from Car Quest (no NAPA in my area). NOTE: make sure they are left and right threads so they can lengthen and shorten by turning the sleeve and not having to remove studs from the pitman arm and steering link. The other thing I did was took the pitman arm and steering link along with me to the FLAPS to make sure the tapper was correct and no reaming would be required.
Second "hats off" goes to Jim for the nut idea on the tie rod arm to help with adjustment. Jim never said how many nuts to weld in, so I went with 2, passenger side and drivers. I question whether my welding is better looking than vice grip marks, but I can finish a bit more - this is just a mock up.
I will gradually put descriptions in but they are loaded under steering.
Thanks for all the advice and assistance,
Brett
Oh, if you have advice on how to repair the broken column (see pic) as always open for suggestions.
