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C30Seenemall · 01-16-2021, 10:14 PM

I slid on some black ice and nailed my right wheel, which is trashed.
Took wheel off and looked at damage. I was only doing 15 mph when I hit the concrete divider.
Outer tie rod okay, inner bent about 12-15 degrees.
Center link looks bent as well.
Does anyone know where I can find a centerlink for my
1 ton Scottsdale? I've looked on internet, but am having a hard time finding a centerlink that the seller confirms will fit.
Thanks!

**mongocanfly** · 01-16-2021, 10:31 PM

Oreillys carries all kinds...what yr?...

GM72K10 · 01-17-2021, 06:52 AM

If its an 81-86 K30 I've been using Moog DS-905 with success.

cadillac_al · 01-17-2021, 10:30 AM

When I slid into a curb once I bent my lower control arm. You might want to look that over too. (15 mph? ok lol)

C30Seenemall · 01-17-2021, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadillac_al

When I slid into a curb once I bent my lower control arm. You might want to look that over too. (15 mph? ok lol)

LOL! No, really. Maybe a little faster (+5 mph).
Bent the Center link too.

C30Seenemall · 01-17-2021, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Oreillys carries all kinds...what yr?...

1975.
I'll try them.
Thanks!

C30Seenemall · 01-17-2021, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GM72K10

If its an 81-86 K30 I've been using Moog DS-905 with success.

Mine's a 1975.

**mongocanfly** · 01-17-2021, 08:30 PM

https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/s...c30-pickup-rwd

SCOTI · 01-18-2021, 10:53 AM

Center links are a non wearable item & usually need to be sourced from a used vehicle of the same build type (C10, 20, 30 etc...).

C10 vs C20/30 a-arms are different as well as far as bushings & BJ sizes. If you need to replace one of them keep it in mind.

Tie rod ends are an easy replacement through the local auto parts or an internet source.

C30Seenemall · 01-19-2021, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Center links are a non wearable item & usually need to be sourced from a used vehicle of the same build type (C10, 20, 30 etc...).

C10 vs C20/30 a-arms are different as well as far as bushings & BJ sizes. If you need to replace one of them keep it in mind.

Tie rod ends are an easy replacement through the local auto parts or an internet source.

Thanks for the info.
Now, can you spread the word I need a C30 center link?
Thanks!
Wayne

cadillac_al · 01-19-2021, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C30Seenemall

Thanks for the info.
Now, can you spread the word I need a C30 center link?
Thanks!
Wayne

$90 at Oreilly's in mongo's link above

Mathew21 · 01-19-2021, 08:47 PM

https://www.autozone.com/suspension-.../chevrolet/c30

C30Seenemall · 01-20-2021, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadillac_al

$90 at Oreilly's in mongo's link above

I put in a Customer Request with O'Reilly.
We'll see if they have one.

Thanks!
Wayne

SCOTI · 01-20-2021, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C30Seenemall

I put in a Customer Request with O'Reilly.
We'll see if they have one.

Thanks!
Wayne

Or.... Just search that p/n on the www & see what you can find. Maybe you can find it on something like Amazon which allows for easy returns if it doesn't work for you. Just the difference in pricing between OReillys vs Autozone tells me the mark-up is stupid. Summit is cheaper than OReillys/Autozone when I do most of my parts acquisitions. I've found suspension pieces (Moog stuff) @ 1/2 the price of OReillys/AZ.

I searched there for you but apparently Summit doesn't carry the 'Rare Parts' brand.

C30Seenemall · 01-23-2021, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C30Seenemall

I slid on some black ice and nailed my right wheel, which is trashed.
Took wheel off and looked at damage. I was only doing 15 mph when I hit the concrete divider.
Outer tie rod okay, inner bent about 12-15 degrees.
Center link looks bent as well.
Does anyone know where I can find a centerlink for my
1 ton Scottsdale? I've looked on internet, but am having a hard time finding a centerlink that the seller confirms will fit.
Thanks!

Thanks to all who had good advice.
Unfortunately, Auto etc, and O'Reilly's, and ad nauseum... had no stock on this center link. Thanks anyway, folks.
I took it to someome who straightened it.

SCOTI · 01-23-2021, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C30Seenemall

Thanks to all who had good advice.
Unfortunately, Auto etc, and O'Reilly's, and ad nauseum... had no stock on this center link. Thanks anyway, folks.
I took it to someome who straightened it.

Glad you figured out a solution.

01-16-2021, 10:14 PM	#1
C30Seenemall Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 48	Accident/damaged suspension parts I slid on some black ice and nailed my right wheel, which is trashed. Took wheel off and looked at damage. I was only doing 15 mph when I hit the concrete divider. Outer tie rod okay, inner bent about 12-15 degrees. Center link looks bent as well. Does anyone know where I can find a centerlink for my 1 ton Scottsdale? I've looked on internet, but am having a hard time finding a centerlink that the seller confirms will fit. Thanks!

01-16-2021, 10:31 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Accident/damaged suspension parts Oreillys carries all kinds...what yr?... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-17-2021, 06:52 AM	#3
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: Accident/damaged suspension parts If its an 81-86 K30 I've been using Moog DS-905 with success. __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

01-17-2021, 10:30 AM	#4
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,376	Re: Accident/damaged suspension parts When I slid into a curb once I bent my lower control arm. You might want to look that over too. (15 mph? ok lol) __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

01-17-2021, 08:30 PM	#8
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Accident/damaged suspension parts https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/s...c30-pickup-rwd __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

01-18-2021, 10:53 AM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Accident/damaged suspension parts Center links are a non wearable item & usually need to be sourced from a used vehicle of the same build type (C10, 20, 30 etc...). C10 vs C20/30 a-arms are different as well as far as bushings & BJ sizes. If you need to replace one of them keep it in mind. Tie rod ends are an easy replacement through the local auto parts or an internet source. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-19-2021, 08:47 PM	#12
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