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| | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | 32-55 original style 1/2 and 3/4 tie-rod ends Does anyone know if there is a parts vendor that sells the original-style tie-rod ends for a 47-55 1/2 (and 3/4 ton) GM ton trucks? One of my 1954 1/2 ton trucks has the original adjustable-style ends on both ends of the tie rod. Another 54 1/2 ton had the newer non-adjustable replacement-style ends on both ends of the tie rod. The 54 1/2 ton I am now restoring has an adjustable end on one end (right) and a non-adjustable end on the drag-link side of the tie rod (left). The 1954 Truck Shop Manual states that the same adjustable style end is used on both ends of the tie rod. I know that the drag-link changed for 53-55, from an adjustable-ends drag link to a non-adjustable sealed-ends drag link. My question is in regards to the adjustable tie-rod ends. Does anyone know a vendor that sells those ends (I can find the rebuild kit). The vendors I have checked with (American Classic, Jim Carter, Chevs of the 40s, and Classic Parts (Chevy Duty)) do not sell original-style tie rod ends (and, some incorectly state that the older- adjustable-end on the left was used though 1952 and that the newer non-adjustable end was used from 53 onwards). Please do not advise me to use the new ends - I am looking for a source for old/original-style adjustable tie-rod ends (GM group number 6.233, marked left or right, 1932 to 1955-1st, either the housings or the full assemblies). If I cannot find new ends, I'll soon post a Want Ad for used ends in the Swap Meet. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 27 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 27 |
Mike
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
Mike,
That's it for the right side. The left side (driver's side) is different (and, as you might have guessed, is the one I need). The sides are threaded differently, so that the toe-in can be adjusted more easily. I'll check to see if they have the other side.
Thank you very much.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 204 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 204 | Tim,
Went to O'Reilly's site from the link shown above and ran a search on tie rod end, picked make-model-year, and it showed the left outer tie rod end. Not knowing what I was looking at it may not be right, but there was something there.
Mike
My old truck's still running good, my ticker's ticking like they say it should, I got supper in the oven, a good woman's loving, and even my bad days aint that bad...Yeah, I'm a lucky man! 1953 Chevy 3100 Shortbed1965 C-30 Panel Truck 1963 C-20 Long/Fleet Pick-up California Black Plate
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 27 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 27 | They have the left also, should be part # 25129.
Mike
51 Suburban
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
Thanks, Mike
I just now found it (while you were posting your reply).
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
NAPA has both ends for @$99.49 (before discount)
Thanks - I used the part number you found.
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