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| | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 43 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 43 | Another dumb question here, I am replacing the tie rod ends on my 53 1/2 ton and can't remember if the tie rod goes on top or underneath the steering arms. I used the modern type. Thanks in advance. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 |
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 43 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 43 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 217 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 217 | Another dumb question here, I am replacing the tie rod ends on my 53 1/2 ton and can't remember if the tie rod goes on top or underneath the steering arms. I used the modern type. Thanks in advance. Modern type what kind are they? I know some people use some year of ford,I'm getting ready to build a front axle. thanks Jay D | | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 565 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 565 | I think Rare Parts may be the only maker now.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | After a little searching, yesterday, found the Rare Parts original style on-line for @$105. I should have posted the link (I'll look for it). oops - gov't contract only - "most likely" available http://www.capitolsupply.com/gov/ca...outer-25128-napa-rpc25128-cs7620320.html
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 43 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 43 | Jay D the ends shown by tcledermann are the ones I went with. From Classic Parts. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | They work fine on my 1954 Chevrolet 3100.
They match the original style.
Rod Thread (in): 0.7968 (0.78125 is spec for tie rod end in the Master Parts Catalog)
Stud Thread (in): 0.5
Tie Rod End Gender: female (25129) or male (25128)
Autozone lists them at $113 (still more than double the price of the non-adjustable replacements that are commonly available).
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,194 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,194 | You also can buy just the cups and springs for the original type. I switched from a rebuilt (all new internals) original type to the modern sealed type and could really tell the difference. The steering is much tighter, smoother, and less greasy!
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