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Tie Rod repair or possibly upgrade to 3/4 ton linkage?


Dodgefran

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Hi,  I'm putting my tie rod structure together from my 38 Dodge RC humpback panel truck (1/2 ton).  It was in an accident sometime during it's life and,  It seems that the prior owners did some bending of the drag link too, probably for adjustment purposes.  It seems quite flimsy though.  It got me thinking about upgrading to a 3/4 tone linkage for a bit more stability. Has anyone here done this?  Is it worth it? Would it be worth making it myself.  I have access to a machine shop near by.  I would appreciate some advice.  Thank you.    Fran

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1 minute ago, Dodgefran said:

Hi,  I'm putting my tie rod structure together from my 38 Dodge RC humpback panel truck (1/2 ton).  It was in an accident sometime during it's life and,  It seems that the prior owners did some bending of the drag link too, probably for adjustment purposes.  It seems quite flimsy though.  It got me thinking about upgrading to a 3/4 tone linkage for a bit more stability. Has anyone here done this?  Is it worth it? Would it be worth making it myself.  I have access to a machine shop near by.  I would appreciate some advice.  Thank you.    Fran

I don't know about the W series, but B series drag links have a bend in them by design.

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