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| | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 68 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 68 | For those of you that have upgraded the tie rod ends and drag link, from the old to the new, have any of you found replacements at a parts house or did you get them from one of the vendors.
'54 3100-235-T5 trans-12 bolt 3:31
'68 Impala 307/350
'78 Sportster/Original owner
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 68 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 68 |
'54 3100-235-T5 trans-12 bolt 3:31
'68 Impala 307/350
'78 Sportster/Original owner
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | Wingnut-I don't have firsthand experience with this, but I seem to remember reading somewhere that the new "one piece" tierod ends were being introduced widely as standard replacements for older vehicles with the "ball and socket" ends. You might want to check with a knowledgeable parts person at your local NAPA, Carquest, etc. Remember, it's sometimes better to try to deal with the older fellas behind the counter, as they might have more knowledge of what you're working on. Hope this helps-didn't like to see you hanging. Regards, Wannabe 
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 68 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 68 | Thanks Wannabe. I always try to get the guy behind the counter that has the most gray hair. LOL!
'54 3100-235-T5 trans-12 bolt 3:31
'68 Impala 307/350
'78 Sportster/Original owner
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 55 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 55 | I bought "modern type" ends to replace the socket, springs, etc on my '51 3100 tie rod. Screwed right on the existing threads - easy. The existing ball had to be removed from the other steering part - just grind the weld, drill a hole, stick a punch in the hole, support, pound. No problem. Bought them at Chevy Duty, I believe. | | |
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