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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 82 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 82 | I don't know if this tie rod end would work or not, but here's what I did:
I installed a 3" dropped axle from Sid's in my '49 - 3100.
To clear the springs with out bending the steering arms, I went to my local 4x4 offroad shop. They have tie rod ends with a straight end on them that mounts to the steering arm. Then I had a local machine shop drill out the ball ends to fit the shaft. The next step was to mount the tie rod ends & tie rod under the steering arms. This gives me about 1.5" clearance under the spring.
All together this little mod cost me about $125.00.
Good luck.
1949 chev 3100 3 window. 350hp/327/m21 4 spd, 12 bolt rear, power brakes, 3" dropped axle from Sid's. Disc brakes next.
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