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russgt · 03-02-2011, 11:47 PM

Does anyone have experience with this type of linkage? I have been looking for replacement pivots for my Z-bar but have had no luck. While searching I stumbled on to this set up and it looks interesting. Any thoughts?http://cmc.speeddirect.com/itemdesc....%2D125&eq=&Tp=

ECU PIRATE · 03-03-2011, 08:43 AM

Brothers has the same thing in their catalog. swb85 on here is running there set up on his truck.

SeanPaintsFlames · 03-03-2011, 09:12 AM

Are you looking for the things the Z bar pivots on between the motor and frame? This won't replace that. It just replaces the clutch linkage and makes it adjustable.

That being said, those heims joints are only $5 or so at Ace Hardware. They're just tractor tie rod ends. I made linkage like that for my Cougar and a friends Mustang after a mechanic friend did it on my GMC for fun. It should cost you about $20 worth of heims joints, grade 8 bolts, threaded rod, and some round tubing. You can make it as adjustable as you want.

Threaded rod runs through tubing, weld on both ends. Heims joints on ends of threaded rod with lock nuts. Bolt through Heims joints into Z bar, bolt through other joint into clutch pedal, lock washers and nuts on the ends. Done.

bigblockrock · 03-03-2011, 09:19 AM

^X2^. I did this on my chevelle. Its cheap and you have all the adjustability in the world. No more binding and sloppy linkage.

smashingchuck · 03-03-2011, 10:39 AM

Looks like a great idea but as mentioned that seems to be way too much money!

swb85 · 03-03-2011, 12:24 PM

Wow, price went up on that stuff. I think I only paid ~50 bucks for mine a couple years ago. My old linkage was worn out and had lots of slop in it....this was a great upgrade.

russgt · 03-04-2011, 01:35 AM

I was more or less wondering if converting was worth the effort, sounds like its not a bad idea. As far as the pivots are concerned, I still havent found someone that sells them yet.

smashingchuck · 03-04-2011, 01:47 AM

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smashingchuck · 03-04-2011, 01:52 AM

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Tx Firefighter · 03-04-2011, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russgt

I was more or less wondering if converting was worth the effort, sounds like its not a bad idea. As far as the pivots are concerned, I still havent found someone that sells them yet.

Classic Parts sells both pivot balls you need. Cheap too.

russgt · 03-06-2011, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Classic Parts sells both pivot balls you need. Cheap too.

thank you sir

03-02-2011, 11:47 PM	#1
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Aftermarket clutch linkage Does anyone have experience with this type of linkage? I have been looking for replacement pivots for my Z-bar but have had no luck. While searching I stumbled on to this set up and it looks interesting. Any thoughts?http://cmc.speeddirect.com/itemdesc....%2D125&eq=&Tp= __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

03-03-2011, 08:43 AM	#2
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: Aftermarket clutch linkage Brothers has the same thing in their catalog. swb85 on here is running there set up on his truck. __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

03-03-2011, 09:12 AM	#3
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: Aftermarket clutch linkage Are you looking for the things the Z bar pivots on between the motor and frame? This won't replace that. It just replaces the clutch linkage and makes it adjustable. That being said, those heims joints are only $5 or so at Ace Hardware. They're just tractor tie rod ends. I made linkage like that for my Cougar and a friends Mustang after a mechanic friend did it on my GMC for fun. It should cost you about $20 worth of heims joints, grade 8 bolts, threaded rod, and some round tubing. You can make it as adjustable as you want. Threaded rod runs through tubing, weld on both ends. Heims joints on ends of threaded rod with lock nuts. Bolt through Heims joints into Z bar, bolt through other joint into clutch pedal, lock washers and nuts on the ends. Done. __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE Last edited by SeanPaintsFlames; 03-03-2011 at 09:18 AM.

03-03-2011, 09:19 AM	#4
bigblockrock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Flint, MI Posts: 22	Re: Aftermarket clutch linkage ^X2^. I did this on my chevelle. Its cheap and you have all the adjustability in the world. No more binding and sloppy linkage.

03-03-2011, 10:39 AM	#5
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Aftermarket clutch linkage Looks like a great idea but as mentioned that seems to be way too much money! __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

03-03-2011, 12:24 PM	#6
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Aftermarket clutch linkage Wow, price went up on that stuff. I think I only paid ~50 bucks for mine a couple years ago. My old linkage was worn out and had lots of slop in it....this was a great upgrade. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

03-04-2011, 01:35 AM	#7
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: Aftermarket clutch linkage I was more or less wondering if converting was worth the effort, sounds like its not a bad idea. As far as the pivots are concerned, I still havent found someone that sells them yet. __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

03-04-2011, 01:47 AM	#8
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Aftermarket clutch linkage Grainger Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

03-04-2011, 01:52 AM	#9
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Aftermarket clutch linkage or Fastenal Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build



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