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Dachshund · 09-19-2019, 05:30 PM

What is a good source for the modern tie rod/ends for and AD? Also, is there an after market pitman arm and drag link? Or is that a "mod"? Thanks! I'm ready to order, and I need to know where from!

**mr48chev** · 09-19-2019, 09:10 PM

The drag link is the easy part.

The filling station shows the tierod with ends and that means some of the others will have it too. https://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...5Z5Z50000014x#

53 and 54 used a drag link with the "modern" ends on them That can be had through Rock auto https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nter+link,7276 or pay twice that from a truck trinket vendor. You would have to have your pitman and steering arm taper reamed for the ends or replace them with the pieces off a 53/54.

Chevs of the 40's sells the same drag link for 103.00 https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail..._Rod_Ends.html

nvrdone · 09-20-2019, 09:18 AM

I had a local 4x4 shop build mine. I needed the eyes in the spindle arms re tapered because the tie rod now mounts under the arms instead of above due to a dropped axle. they did a great job.

MARTINSR · 09-20-2019, 09:30 AM

Yeah, I had Sids do my tie rod and drag link. https://droppedaxles.com/

I am not thrilled with the tie rod, it's a bit "thin" for my liking but they have sold many and people all over are happy with it so I am going with it.

Brian

Dachshund · 09-27-2019, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

The drag link is the easy part.

The filling station shows the tierod with ends and that means some of the others will have it too. https://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...5Z5Z50000014x#

53 and 54 used a drag link with the "modern" ends on them That can be had through Rock auto https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nter+link,7276 or pay twice that from a truck trinket vendor. You would have to have your pitman and steering arm taper reamed for the ends or replace them with the pieces off a 53/54.

Chevs of the 40's sells the same drag link for 103.00 https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail..._Rod_Ends.html

SOOOOO....if I get everything from a 1954 - including the pitman - it will all just bolt up?

09-19-2019, 05:30 PM	#1
Dachshund Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Trenton MO Posts: 201	Modern Tie Rod What is a good source for the modern tie rod/ends for and AD? Also, is there an after market pitman arm and drag link? Or is that a "mod"? Thanks! I'm ready to order, and I need to know where from!

09-19-2019, 09:10 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Modern Tie Rod The drag link is the easy part. The filling station shows the tierod with ends and that means some of the others will have it too. https://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...5Z5Z50000014x# 53 and 54 used a drag link with the "modern" ends on them That can be had through Rock auto https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nter+link,7276 or pay twice that from a truck trinket vendor. You would have to have your pitman and steering arm taper reamed for the ends or replace them with the pieces off a 53/54. Chevs of the 40's sells the same drag link for 103.00 https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail..._Rod_Ends.html __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-20-2019, 09:18 AM	#3
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: Modern Tie Rod I had a local 4x4 shop build mine. I needed the eyes in the spindle arms re tapered because the tie rod now mounts under the arms instead of above due to a dropped axle. they did a great job.

09-20-2019, 09:30 AM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Modern Tie Rod Yeah, I had Sids do my tie rod and drag link. https://droppedaxles.com/ I am not thrilled with the tie rod, it's a bit "thin" for my liking but they have sold many and people all over are happy with it so I am going with it. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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