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01-19-2014, 03:36 PM | #1 |
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72 Front Steering Bar name??
what is this front bar called and who sells them mine is bent> or would it be ok to heat it up and straighten it.This is not mine just used the pic to show the bar.
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01-19-2014, 04:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
Tierod?
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01-19-2014, 05:21 PM | #3 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
have any idea who sells them ? are they hollow tube that is threaded on the ends?
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01-19-2014, 05:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
Don't know what your driving but it looks like the Drag Link. Check Napa
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01-19-2014, 05:43 PM | #5 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
EDIT: tismy55 I'm assuming you mean the bar that's in line with and just ahead of the axle tube....
x2 - tie rod: only came from GM on 1972 4wd's (comment removed by staff)
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01-19-2014, 05:51 PM | #6 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
Yes that bar right in front of the axle that connects the outer tie rod ends.
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01-19-2014, 07:34 PM | #7 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
tie rod.you can make one your self or buy stronger after market ones.if its not too bad you can bend it back.
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01-19-2014, 08:05 PM | #8 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
That's what I was thinking just heat it up and bend it back into position It is not bent that far
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01-20-2014, 08:55 PM | #9 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
They make a great place to put the TOW STRAP on..(LOL) Just Kidding
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01-20-2014, 09:09 PM | #10 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
looks like it hit a big rock.
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01-20-2014, 11:56 PM | #11 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
Drag link runs from steering box down to knuckle. Tie rod connects the two knuckles (at least in the picture shown). You can heat and rebend but it will never be as strong as it's supposed to be. If you have oversize tires or are wheeling it, that's an even bigger concern. Best to replace, or straighten and then sleeve it.
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01-21-2014, 12:03 AM | #12 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
will another year fit ,,like 73-87
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01-23-2014, 03:57 PM | #13 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
I found out it is called tie rod adjusting tube,,now I need to know if a 73-78 blazer tube will work on my 72 ??? Thanks
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01-23-2014, 08:03 PM | #14 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
Well, I know the tie-rod ends are different but the adjuster sleeve appears to be the same. I also know the complete axles themsleves interchange (even thought they went from the Dana 44 to the GM 10 bolt around '76 or so). Just not sure on the overall lengths. I'd imagine someone here has a rig from each era and can comment for sure. Or drive around with a tape measure and crawl under a rig in a parking lot or something!
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01-23-2014, 08:41 PM | #15 |
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Re: 72 Front Steering Bar name??
I found a new on on LMC Trucks for a 73 up Blazer ,But did not see one for a 72.
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