In this tech tip
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/draglink_adjustable.html by "Carolines Truck" a statement is made that this is for pre '53 models. I have a 52 panel.
I ordered the two tie end rods and the sleeve listed in the tech tip. I crossed the NAPA numbers to Advance Auto #'s which are Moog parts. With my discount it was cheaper and NO shipping. I'll list the Advance #'s below for anyone wanting to know them.
I have new king pins & changed the steering arm and adjustable drag link when I put on power steering. This should complete my front end upgrade.
My Question.... if I read the tech tip correctly the holes which the current tie rod ball goes down into ARE TAPERED. Is that correct?
Which means that when I take the OLD ball out the NEW tie rod ends will drop in without reaming...correct?
For those who may need/want the numbers here they are. ES403R ES288L and ES426S
With my discount and tax $81.38 NAPA was $95.56 including tax. So if you buy any do your own comparison shopping even if you get a discount someplace.
EDIT: these numbers are for the DRAG LINK upgrade and not the TIE ROD. See the edit note below for correct numbers for the TIE ROD upgrade. 16Sept2011--Alvin
EDIT:-- 16 Sept.2011--- for those who do not read this thread all the way through.
The ABOVE numbers are NOT for the TIE ROD ENDS. They are for replacing the old drag link with a "sleeve" and two tie rod ends that go into the steering arm and pitman arm. The correct # for the ends for the TIE ROD are Classic Parts 76-005 for the pair.(which they came from CPP #4759TRE) They were $49 for the PAIR.
The other vendors have them to. Please read on down for some pics and clarification.
