72 K25 tie rod question?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gilligan06 · 03-02-2018, 08:32 PM

After searching the forum I still can't come up with a clear answer so hoping for a little help.
I'm rebuilding a 72 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup with my son with the hopes he learns how to work on cars and he will eventually drive it when he's old enough.

I'm unclear if the tie rod is original and if so, is the driver side end replaceable? It doesn't appear to be as it's not threaded like the passenger side but I guess it may be able to be pressed out?

So my question is this - Is the drivers side end replaceable? If not.. is the Off Road Design set up the way to go?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Attached are a few pics. Thanks!!

*randy500* · 03-02-2018, 09:19 PM

Those 2 parts, the long one and the short one are replaceable. Look on rock auto for the part numbers then buy on amazon which is cheaper, I just did that this past summer.

Gilligan06 · 03-02-2018, 11:37 PM

Thanks for the reply, Randy. I actually ordered the parts from Rock Auto last week for both the centerlink and the tie rod ends. The centerlink parts I received are correct with one long ~8" and one short side ~6" with the coupling in the middle. The Right tie rod end is correct with the threaded end and the coupling but the one that came for the Left side is also threaded but only about 5" long... not 50".

Are you saying you ordered your Left tie rod (the one that's approx 50" long) from Amazon? I will look there again. I didn't see it before but maybe I have the incorrect name or I'm looking up the wrong part number?

Thanks again!

Spf79 · 03-03-2018, 01:21 AM

I went with the ORD 1-1/4" rod and ends. It appears to fit and look good, I have not driven it yet, so hopefullly it works as well as it looks.

*randy500* · 03-03-2018, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilligan06

Thanks for the reply, Randy. I actually ordered the parts from Rock Auto last week for both the centerlink and the tie rod ends. The centerlink parts I received are correct with one long ~8" and one short side ~6" with the coupling in the middle. The Right tie rod end is correct with the threaded end and the coupling but the one that came for the Left side is also threaded but only about 5" long... not 50".

Are you saying you ordered your Left tie rod (the one that's approx 50" long) from Amazon? I will look there again. I didn't see it before but maybe I have the incorrect name or I'm looking up the wrong part number?

Thanks again!

You might have to try 73 and up parts, they interchange, the picture will tell the story. The picture will show the long one like you need. I actually had a hard time finding it at first.

*randy500* · 03-03-2018, 01:34 AM

Part number is

MOOG DS841

For a 75 K20

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...051580&jsn=616

**DeadheadNM** · 03-03-2018, 01:43 AM

Not an original tie rod...

**kwmech** · 03-03-2018, 01:44 AM

If you don't go that way I can make a piece of tubing for you for with the pieces you have

*randy500* · 03-03-2018, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Not an original tie rod...

That's what I thought too, not original to a 72 or whatever, I see a lot of them though. Its just later model.

Gilligan06 · 03-03-2018, 02:23 AM

Awesome guys. Thanks for all the replies! I really appreciate it. I figured it wasn't the original but wasn't sure where to go from there.

Randy, Thank you for the part number... That looks like it.

KWMech- I may give you a call in the next week or 2 and see what you can do with the parts I already have.

03-02-2018, 08:32 PM	#1
Gilligan06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 9	72 K25 tie rod question?? After searching the forum I still can't come up with a clear answer so hoping for a little help. I'm rebuilding a 72 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup with my son with the hopes he learns how to work on cars and he will eventually drive it when he's old enough. I'm unclear if the tie rod is original and if so, is the driver side end replaceable? It doesn't appear to be as it's not threaded like the passenger side but I guess it may be able to be pressed out? So my question is this - Is the drivers side end replaceable? If not.. is the Off Road Design set up the way to go? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Attached are a few pics. Thanks!! Attached Images

03-02-2018, 09:19 PM	#2
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: 72 K25 tie rod question?? Those 2 parts, the long one and the short one are replaceable. Look on rock auto for the part numbers then buy on amazon which is cheaper, I just did that this past summer.

03-02-2018, 11:37 PM	#3
Gilligan06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 9	Re: 72 K25 tie rod question?? Thanks for the reply, Randy. I actually ordered the parts from Rock Auto last week for both the centerlink and the tie rod ends. The centerlink parts I received are correct with one long ~8" and one short side ~6" with the coupling in the middle. The Right tie rod end is correct with the threaded end and the coupling but the one that came for the Left side is also threaded but only about 5" long... not 50". Are you saying you ordered your Left tie rod (the one that's approx 50" long) from Amazon? I will look there again. I didn't see it before but maybe I have the incorrect name or I'm looking up the wrong part number? Thanks again!

03-03-2018, 01:21 AM	#4
Spf79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 421	Re: 72 K25 tie rod question?? I went with the ORD 1-1/4" rod and ends. It appears to fit and look good, I have not driven it yet, so hopefullly it works as well as it looks. Attached Images __________________ Full top blazer or bust....

03-03-2018, 01:34 AM	#6
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: 72 K25 tie rod question?? Part number is MOOG DS841 For a 75 K20 https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...051580&jsn=616

03-03-2018, 01:43 AM	#7
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,451	Re: 72 K25 tie rod question?? Not an original tie rod... __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-03-2018, 01:44 AM	#8
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,659	Re: 72 K25 tie rod question?? If you don't go that way I can make a piece of tubing for you for with the pieces you have

03-03-2018, 02:23 AM	#10
Gilligan06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 9	Re: 72 K25 tie rod question?? Awesome guys. Thanks for all the replies! I really appreciate it. I figured it wasn't the original but wasn't sure where to go from there. Randy, Thank you for the part number... That looks like it. KWMech- I may give you a call in the next week or 2 and see what you can do with the parts I already have.



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