The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop tie rod ends for drag link?

I have a 51 GMC truck, but I switched the steering arms, drag link, and pitman arm to parts off a 53, which had the tapered holes instead of the ball studs on them. The problem is that my drag link is worn out, with no rubber boots and I can't get the nut off of one end either. I have heard about making an adjustable drag link, but I don't know what the correct parts for it would be. I have found this website and I was wondering if these tie rod ends fit the tapered holes in my 53 steering arms: http://www.stockcarproducts.com/susp8.htm
Which ones would be appropriate? If any of these fit, I can buy two ends and a tie rod tube to make an adjustable drag link.

would NAPA have tie rod ends of the style I need?

here's a picture of the style of drag link (or tie rod) ends I need: http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2982782630100058208htCZWX

There was a lot on this at one time on this websight. I tried it for my 55-2 & found that it is different. I believe it would fit the AD trucks though. You use the tie rod ends for that model. They are a replacement for the original ball stud type. I don,t remember the part number but they are available from Napa Or Carquest. We took a tie rod & cut it down to size & put a solid bar in the center of the 2 pieces & welded them together. You have to remove the studs from the pitman arm & steering arm.

Justin - do a search on this subject, a lot of threads on it. Also there is a TechTip on exactly your subject. The TechTips are at the top of the page.

This is the real value of this site. Somebody has had your problem before and it's in here somewhere.

I have already done alot of searching on this site, but I couldn't come up with the answer to the question I asked. Based on a thread I read here by the user Caroline's Truck, I decided to update the drag link, but I was originally planning on only replacing the ball stud tie rod ends with the modern style. The only thing I need to know is if you can buy tie rod ends (which I would use for the drag link) that would fit the 53 and 54 tapered hole pitman arm and steering arm. The picture above, http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2982782630100058208htCZWX , is the old worn out tie rod, but this illustrates the style of tie rod end I need. I was just wondering if this is the style of tie rod ends made by stock car products: http://www.stockcarproducts.com/susp8.htm , or if they are common items and are sold at NAPA.