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Old 01-16-2021, 10:14 PM   #1
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Accident/damaged suspension parts

I slid on some black ice and nailed my right wheel, which is trashed.
Took wheel off and looked at damage. I was only doing 15 mph when I hit the concrete divider.
Outer tie rod okay, inner bent about 12-15 degrees.
Center link looks bent as well.
Does anyone know where I can find a centerlink for my
1 ton Scottsdale? I've looked on internet, but am having a hard time finding a centerlink that the seller confirms will fit.
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Old 01-16-2021, 10:31 PM   #2
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Oreillys carries all kinds...what yr?...
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Re: Accident/damaged suspension parts

If its an 81-86 K30 I've been using Moog DS-905 with success.
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Old 01-17-2021, 10:30 AM   #4
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Re: Accident/damaged suspension parts

When I slid into a curb once I bent my lower control arm. You might want to look that over too. (15 mph? ok lol)
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Old 01-17-2021, 06:52 PM   #5
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When I slid into a curb once I bent my lower control arm. You might want to look that over too. (15 mph? ok lol)
LOL! No, really. Maybe a little faster (+5 mph).
Bent the Center link too.
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Old 01-17-2021, 06:52 PM   #6
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Oreillys carries all kinds...what yr?...
1975.
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Old 01-17-2021, 06:53 PM   #7
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If its an 81-86 K30 I've been using Moog DS-905 with success.
Mine's a 1975.
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https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/s...c30-pickup-rwd
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Old 01-18-2021, 10:53 AM   #9
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Re: Accident/damaged suspension parts

Center links are a non wearable item & usually need to be sourced from a used vehicle of the same build type (C10, 20, 30 etc...).

C10 vs C20/30 a-arms are different as well as far as bushings & BJ sizes. If you need to replace one of them keep it in mind.

Tie rod ends are an easy replacement through the local auto parts or an internet source.
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Old 01-19-2021, 06:39 PM   #10
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Center links are a non wearable item & usually need to be sourced from a used vehicle of the same build type (C10, 20, 30 etc...).

C10 vs C20/30 a-arms are different as well as far as bushings & BJ sizes. If you need to replace one of them keep it in mind.

Tie rod ends are an easy replacement through the local auto parts or an internet source.
Thanks for the info.
Now, can you spread the word I need a C30 center link?
Thanks!
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Old 01-19-2021, 07:08 PM   #11
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Thanks for the info.
Now, can you spread the word I need a C30 center link?
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$90 at Oreilly's in mongo's link above
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https://www.autozone.com/suspension-.../chevrolet/c30
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Old 01-20-2021, 01:15 PM   #13
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$90 at Oreilly's in mongo's link above
I put in a Customer Request with O'Reilly.
We'll see if they have one.

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Old 01-20-2021, 03:39 PM   #14
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I put in a Customer Request with O'Reilly.
We'll see if they have one.

Thanks!
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Or.... Just search that p/n on the www & see what you can find. Maybe you can find it on something like Amazon which allows for easy returns if it doesn't work for you. Just the difference in pricing between OReillys vs Autozone tells me the mark-up is stupid. Summit is cheaper than OReillys/Autozone when I do most of my parts acquisitions. I've found suspension pieces (Moog stuff) @ 1/2 the price of OReillys/AZ.

I searched there for you but apparently Summit doesn't carry the 'Rare Parts' brand.
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I slid on some black ice and nailed my right wheel, which is trashed.
Took wheel off and looked at damage. I was only doing 15 mph when I hit the concrete divider.
Outer tie rod okay, inner bent about 12-15 degrees.
Center link looks bent as well.
Does anyone know where I can find a centerlink for my
1 ton Scottsdale? I've looked on internet, but am having a hard time finding a centerlink that the seller confirms will fit.
Thanks!
Thanks to all who had good advice.
Unfortunately, Auto etc, and O'Reilly's, and ad nauseum... had no stock on this center link. Thanks anyway, folks.
I took it to someome who straightened it.
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Thanks to all who had good advice.
Unfortunately, Auto etc, and O'Reilly's, and ad nauseum... had no stock on this center link. Thanks anyway, folks.
I took it to someome who straightened it.
Glad you figured out a solution.
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