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**aerotruk63** · 03-13-2010, 08:03 PM

My K10 steering rod ( drag link ) is not available so I'm going to covert it to the 67-91 double tie rod with sleeve set up. The new tie rods have a larger diameter taper so I'm going to ream the openings to accomadate the new tie rods. They are the same 1 1/2" taper per foot as the old drag link. Willing to share the reamer after I'm finished. The small end of the reamer is 7/16" and the large end is 1".
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**TR65** · 03-13-2010, 11:37 PM

Hey Aerotruck,

Just a question. I am interested in why you are reaming the tapers rather than using an adapter sleeve to allow using the small inner tie rods and the large outer tie rods?

I suppose the drag link has plenty of beef to allow the larger tapers?

Good to see your posts again by the way.

TR

**Captainfab** · 03-14-2010, 01:19 AM

I have one of their reamers and it is a nice quality made in USA piece. I've only used it once so far, but when I needed one I couldn't find one locally.....anywhere....machine shops, auto repair shops, no one had one. Now I have one.

**aerotruk63** · 03-14-2010, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TR65

Hey Aerotruck,

Just a question. I am interested in why you are reaming the tapers rather than using an adapter sleeve to allow using the small inner tie rods and the large outer tie rods?

I suppose the drag link has plenty of beef to allow the larger tapers?

Good to see your posts again by the way.

TR

Ok in my small world, I'm crushed that I cannot find a stock replacement aftermarket steering rod GM part# 3854943 1963-66 K10 4WD.. This is the rod that goes from the steering arm to the arm of the drivers side spindle. The 67-91 model truck setup is available so I ordered them in. Now what makes this setup acceptable to me is that there replacement parts for Chevrolet. Childish, silly, brainwashed but I can't bring myself to mixing in from other brands. This new set up adjusts to the same length as the original one piece unit. So when I finish this project, don't come pointing your finger at the steering rod telling everyone that it's the wrong one. I'm in therapy because of this.

**TR65** · 03-14-2010, 10:27 PM

Aerotruck,

OK. I got out the books. I didn't know the K's worked that way. So what you are doing seems perfectly reasonable.

Good to know. I hope to have a 65 K10 someday if Tony doesn't restore them all before I can get one.

TR

**aerotruk63** · 03-14-2010, 10:34 PM

Get a few, you'll need the parts.

03-13-2010, 08:03 PM	#1
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	XKUT Tie Rod Reamer My K10 steering rod ( drag link ) is not available so I'm going to covert it to the 67-91 double tie rod with sleeve set up. The new tie rods have a larger diameter taper so I'm going to ream the openings to accomadate the new tie rods. They are the same 1 1/2" taper per foot as the old drag link. Willing to share the reamer after I'm finished. The small end of the reamer is 7/16" and the large end is 1". http://www.xkut-reamers.com/servlet/StoreFront __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-13-2010, 11:37 PM	#2
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: XKUT Tie Rod Reamer Hey Aerotruck, Just a question. I am interested in why you are reaming the tapers rather than using an adapter sleeve to allow using the small inner tie rods and the large outer tie rods? I suppose the drag link has plenty of beef to allow the larger tapers? Good to see your posts again by the way. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

03-14-2010, 01:19 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: XKUT Tie Rod Reamer I have one of their reamers and it is a nice quality made in USA piece. I've only used it once so far, but when I needed one I couldn't find one locally.....anywhere....machine shops, auto repair shops, no one had one. Now I have one. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-14-2010, 10:27 PM	#5
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: XKUT Tie Rod Reamer Aerotruck, OK. I got out the books. I didn't know the K's worked that way. So what you are doing seems perfectly reasonable. Good to know. I hope to have a 65 K10 someday if Tony doesn't restore them all before I can get one. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

03-14-2010, 10:34 PM	#6
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: XKUT Tie Rod Reamer Get a few, you'll need the parts. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1



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