Originally Posted by 123456
Regarding the trailer wheels on a '49 3/4 ton, is it necessary to swap over to a 1 ton tie rod and end for front wheel clearance, or were you just taking a precaution?

I had to make the swap. With the wheels near full lock to either side the tie rod end would hit the wheel. With the 1 ton ends there is plenty of clearance. 1 ton tie rods (NOS) are fairly easy to come by and new tie rod ends are available for $20 each at AutoZone.

Heres a picture of my truck with those wheels. I thinned down some Rustoleum gloss black and sprayed them. They look pretty close to stock which since I don't have hubcaps is nice.

http://i56.tinypic.com/30ti4qq.jpg

1953 Chevy 3600