Joe, no names but the numbers were SUPPOSE to be correct. I agree that the sleeve may have been one for the drag link but I replaced it with an adjustable when I put power steering on it.
Heres the UPDATE:
Called the m/c shop man in time to stop the tapering on my arms.
Stopped at Advance and got my refund. AND they crossed the CORRECT numbers (ES29L and ES29R as Joe indicated) and they can get them from Rare Parts for over $100 EACH. No thanks.
Talked to a couple of my stovebolt buddies and checked the vendors. Here is my report for upgrading tie rod ENDs to modern style which replaces the old ball and stud and Classic Parts says theirs will drop right into the round hole left when ball studs are removed. (I cannot guarantee the other vendors will do that as I have not chatted with them!)
Truck Shop.........$49 a Pair (#47-08808)
JimCarter .........$80 $40 EACH for left and right ME347L-Me347R
Filling Station ...$65 a Pair (#Af-168)
Classic Parts .....$49 a Pair (#76-005)
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(Denny, thanks for checking on the part#'s)
So, with my Stovebolt discount, you know where I went! The guy, Brad, at Classic Parts, also took the time to go "double check" that the replacements I'm getting are not tapered and will drop right down in the round hole where I knocked out the old ball stud.
In the end I got my refund back from Advance and still have money left for Hardee Biscuits!! And I KNOW what "the deal is" to replace tie rod ENDS on a 52 1/2T AD.
Before closing this subject I must say that many of you have the correct numbers but out of all the info I just had to pick the one that was NOT right. Just my luck!... and even then I believe I was given the wrong numbers by mistake. In the end it was a good learning experience on my part.
