GIT-R-DONE

I had my truck apart to change the tie rod ends and the one end is stripped out, doesnt go in or out. So I came to the conclusion that maybe it be best to just replace it..........but, upon many phone calls including the dealer, they are no longer availiable.

To make sure I have the correct terminology.....I am in need of finding a new bar, (the straight kind) that the tie rod ends screw into. Anyone know of where to find these or who might make them nowadays?

So far I have tried, dealer, and all the local auto parts stores including Rockauto (coulnt find any parts like this on their website). Suggestion ?

big stinky

Drag link goes from the pitman arm to the steering arm.

The part you are thinking of i believe is called the center link.

This is not a wear part, you will have to get one from the wreckers or have one made if the dealer cant get one. AFAIK

Buddy Stewert

Tie rod
Tie rod ends

GIT-R-DONE

Thanks, now I know what to call it. Off to the junk yards next week

Trooperthorn

M & H Machine made mine (tie rod, that is). He makes them out of chromo and they come with jamb nuts instead of strap clamps.

oly_fab

Yep I ran into that issue too. I bought a wreck to rebuild and the only part I couldnt find was the tierod (some do call it a centerlink) I got some 1-1/4 .250 wall DOM and I'm just waiting on getting my taps and I'll build my own.

Stu

longshotranch

Here's a heavy duty one for 85.00 http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/HDsteeringlinkage.htm

roccoboost

I actually had the same problem and bought the one from Off road design. They will ask for the length you want it cut to so if you go this route have that measurement ready.

GIT-R-DONE

Thanks ! I ordered one today. It is unreal to me that the truck is only 18 years old and they are no longer making parts for it.

Thanks for the link, greatly appreciated

MARF75

Can't you just replace the adjusting sleeve? Or a Chevy part for a Dana 60 might work

GIT-R-DONE

I really dont have the time to go searching for other parts like that.

I had one guy to tell me to just weld it on there, which I wont do for obvious reasons.

I am just amazed at the lack of 3/4 and 1 tons 4x4's left in the scap yards....there just arent any here in Western Pa.