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Any one know where I can get this steering arm for my 1952 6400? I just got the front hubs back on and was checking everything and the front side of it pops when steering right.

oldieoldie,

Tis called a "drag link".

A search of the 1929-57 Chevy Master Parts and Accessories Catalog Steering Drag Link (the part description list begins on the previous page) shows Part# 3696469 applies to your 1952 6400 (Utility Truck).

Have included a screenshot pic below to help point out the correct item.

If your interested, do a web search for that GM# (you will find ones currently available for sale - 1 on eBay now and also from Chevy's of the 40's).

Good luck on your search for a replacement!

Thanks for the help. I’ll see if I can find one. I need one of those parts lists.

I searched on the internet and it appears no one has one. The eBay seller was sold out.

There are a lot of companies selling kits to build your own drag link. Motor Trend had a decent article about it a while back.

It is not for everyone, but it might be worth looking into.

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/1701-building-a-custom-tie-rod-and-drag-link/

I recently finished rebuilding the front end of my '57 2 ton, I used an adjustable drag link with the correct tapers to fit the pitman and steering arms. I'm happy with it.

oldieoldie,

Did you by chance check this supplier (not mine):

https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/6355/Chevrolet_Drag_Link_With_Rod_Ends.html

Although their listing says for 53-54, according to the MPL, this part number actually works for your 6400 (Utility) for years 1951-55.

After some further investigation, found the following information identifying "Interchange" manufacturer/part numbers that apply to the original GM# 3696469:

RareParts 25631
MOOG DS563
Affina DS563
TRW DS563
Spicer DS563

Further searching of these interchange numbers allowed me to locate several different supplier sources (besides the one above) primarily under the "Rare Parts# 25631"

I found at least 4 additional suppliers (none mine) offering that item, with prices ranging from as low as $60 to as high as $136 (not including shipping).

Example: https://ocpnw.com/nos-oem-drag-link-part-no-ds563/ (see Product Description that indicates "Rare Parts Interchange 25631")

The other suggestions to fabricate your own adjustable drag link will also fill the bill. Your call on which way you decide to go.

Good luck on your search!

Dan

oldieoldie,

One last note as you mentioned above about "needing one of those parts lists".

Click on this link: http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/ and save it to your web browser favorites.

Has a huge number of free access publications related to our trucks that I refer to regularly, not just for part information, but for a whole bunch of general and technical information too.

Many thanks to the people that put together and support the web site!!!

I have spent tons of reading time roaming through the links there and have probably only scratched the surface.

Dan

Glad I kept trying. The part crossed to Moog DS563 which is readily available and I got one for about $80. Thanks for everyone helping.

Fantastic that you stuck with it and found what you needed.

Helping as we can is what we do as 'Bolters.

One advantage to fabricating the adjustable drag link is that it makes it easier to "center point" the steering gear to minimize wander when the truck is tracking straight down the road. There's a fairly narrow area of the worm and sector gear relationship that can be adjusted for zero clearance. If any other steering parts have a little wear, it's impossible to find the center point, and there will be a little slack in the steering.
Jerry