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#48162 07/25/2005 6:47 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 288 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 288 | Need some input, I am going to replace my tie rod and tie rod ends,on my 55.1 with the parts from Chevy Duty. I have never attempted such a procedure and want to know how difficult it will be or if anyone can relay to me how they did this job.
Thanks,
Chris
Chris 1955FirstSeries
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#48163 07/25/2005 6:58 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 627 | Very simple, but only if you have a tool to separate the ends from the steering arms. I've seen a tool that look like a fork that you drive between the rod end and the steering arm, but a pitman arm puller works great for this and will also be needed when you rebuild your steering box.
The driver's side of your truck likely sags due to the old springs. All of the old truck springs lose their arch over the years and since the driver is a load 100% of the time, they sag on that side more.
When you decide to buy springs, get them from St. Louis Spring. You'll find their number with a google search but there is no website. For my 55.1 it costed a little less than $400 for all 4 springs with bushings installed and with all u-bolts.
Mike Barnes
1950 GMC 1-ton pickup
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#48164 07/26/2005 12:17 AM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 104 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 104 | If you are changing to the modern type getting the old ones off are a little hard comming off, look in the tech section for how to get them off. old navy 51............... | | |
#48165 07/26/2005 8:20 PM | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 285 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 285 | I am having my tie rod ends switched out to the newer style, this coming week end. What is nice about the newer style, is that you don't have to make any adjustments like the old style, PLUS it adds an extra 1/2" of clearance between the tie rod end and the wheel--great if you are using a larger wheel/tire as I am. Chevy Duty did not have the newer style in stock, so I was able to find them (and the tie rod) at Jim Carter. In addition to the tie rod and ends, I am also installing a new (rebuilt) steering box from Chevy Duty. Have that on hand with the other parts due in, in a couple days. After all the above is installed, it's off to the Alignment shop for a front end alignment---then I should notice a BIG difference in the steering!  | | |
#48166 07/27/2005 5:52 AM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 90 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 90 | ''pickle forks'' are usually a rental item at most construction/ garden equipment rental companies. That's the tool.
Gooday
Jim
small wheel moves by fire and rod,
big wheel fires by the grace of god,
everytime that wheel turns round,
bound to cover just a little more ground.
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#48167 07/27/2005 7:51 AM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 90 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 90 | ''pickle forks'' are usually a rental item at most construction/ garden equipment rental companies. That's the tool.
Gooday
Jim
small wheel moves by fire and rod,
big wheel fires by the grace of god,
everytime that wheel turns round,
bound to cover just a little more ground.
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