Looznutz Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 Any one has a good lead on were I can get a hold of one of these. The one on my my truck is bent and I need a new one. If you have an extra one you would like to sell also I would be interested. Also does anyone have a picture of the 1 ton 6 lug hub? If you do would you be so kind as to post it or send it to me. Thanks. The part number for the center link is 1194 224 from the parts book. Thank you for your help and this forum. One more question how do I post pictures here. I would like to post pictures of my truck and the work that I'm doing to it to get her ready for the April BBQ. Quote
HanksB3B Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 They bend right back. Any shop worth it's salt should be able to get it right. Hank Quote
deathbound Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 Can't help you with your parts request, but as far as posting pics, here's one way:after you type your post, scroll down & click on "manage attachments". A window will pop up for you to browse you computer/desktop or whatever for pics to post, click on "browse", find a pic & click on it. It should upload. You can enter 5 per post I believe. When you're done, click on "preview post" to make sure the "thumbnail" pics are there. If I forgot something, someone will hopefully add to it or correct me. There are other ways, such as Photobucket, etc. but it's been a while since I've done it this way. Hope this helps. Quote
MBF Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 Are you talking about the tie rod or the drag link that goes from the pitman arm on the steering box to the right steering knuckle? If its the drag link, it is supposed to have a bend in it to clear the right spring on a hard left turn. I have a spare drum in my garage attic that I can take a picture of for you. I'll post it later today. Mike Quote
Guest P15-D24 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 Doesn't show up in my parts book. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) The hollow tie rod tube part and number as shown in the 1948-50 Dodge parts book..... Edited January 12, 2013 by Dodgeb4ya Quote
HanksB3B Posted January 12, 2013 Report Posted January 12, 2013 Are you talking about the tie rod or the drag link that goes from the pitman arm on the steering box to the right steering knuckle? If its the drag link, it is supposed to have a bend in it to clear the right spring on a hard left turn. I have a spare drum in my garage attic that I can take a picture of for you. I'll post it later today. Mike The Drag Link is Cast Iron. You won't be bending that. Hank Quote
Looznutz Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Posted January 12, 2013 Well I dont know how it happened but it is bent. Quote
Looznutz Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks for the heads up Fowler.After I read your post I went to ebay and found two rods and both had a bend in them. After work I will ck out the truck to see if I really need it. Thanks a bunch. Quote
48Dodger Posted January 14, 2013 Report Posted January 14, 2013 How to post pictures: posting large images..... posting thumbnail images.... 48D Quote
Looznutz Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Posted January 15, 2013 Well took a look at the center link and it looks that the link is straight but now bent. Just above the link is the steering rod and that looks to be bent as well but I think the steering rod is supoppose to be bent. I will take a picture and post it tomorrow. Also does anybody have a spare drivers window? I will trade it for the either a center rear window or the two corner windows. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Posted January 15, 2013 yes your drag link should have a bend in it. Tie rod should be straight. A torch and hammer should be able to rectify a bend it that! Quote
HanksB3B Posted January 15, 2013 Report Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) Don't mean to be rude, but I guess someone has to to say it... Hank Edited January 15, 2013 by HanksB3B Make it more Polite Quote
Guest P15-D24 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Posted January 15, 2013 The hollow tie rod tube part and number as shown in the 1948-50 Dodge parts book..... for that part number. Quote
JBNeal Posted January 15, 2013 Report Posted January 15, 2013 This post might have some useful information Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Posted January 15, 2013 This post might have some useful information I see nothing in that post that would need a bent in the tie rod...drag link yes, but the tie rod? Quote
Looznutz Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Posted January 16, 2013 Well here it is ladies and gentlemen the culprit of my headache And here is a picture of the beast in progress. So does anyboy have a center link for sale or trade? Quote
Looznutz Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Posted January 16, 2013 Some more pictures of the beast. I found it in the Los Angeles CL and after a few calls to the owner a deal was done. What an ordeal it was to pick it up, but that is a story for another day. That is me working on the engine during the summer. Got it to run but I have not made the final adjustments just yet. That as well is a story for another day Some pictures of the interior not bad for 1G!!! ED Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 16, 2013 Report Posted January 16, 2013 Nice looking 1 ton! Looks like it has been 4 wheelin though by your bent tie rod tube! Quote
HanksB3B Posted January 16, 2013 Report Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) Finally at last ! Was beginning to think you lived in the Okefenokee Swamp and didn't know what a digital camera was. I'm guessing your Pitman Arm is just fine if it's in one piece it wouldn't bent it would crack. Your tie rod is bent. Some a-hole like our infamous "Two Tooth Timmy" the tow truck driver must have put a floor jack under it and started jacking. Don't ask me how I know, Hank P.S. If you are in the Los Angeles area, Johnson's Alignment had no problem straightening mine. If not you may want to have a shop familiar with 50's vehicles do an alignment for you. I suggest it's after you buy tires and have them determine if you need to re-bush your King Pins. It's only money and until you do you're now going to hurt anything driving it like that. It'll just handle like a bad shopping cart. Make sure you use good jack stands and every redundant safety measure while working under you truck. Nice Truck by the way. Edited January 16, 2013 by HanksB3B Quote
Looznutz Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Posted January 16, 2013 I will ck the kingpins later. I powder coated the wheels and bought new tires for Christmas. I will ck them after I'm done making a wiring harness and installing a old Dodge alternator(almost done). The tie rod and kingpins are next. The brakes after that, and if I have time a T-5 and Petronix ignition. Last but not least the drivers side window glass. Hank you wouldn't have an extra glass laying around would you? Hehehehe. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 16, 2013 Report Posted January 16, 2013 you don't need a different tie rod, you just need to straighten the one you have. Quote
52b3b Joe Posted January 16, 2013 Report Posted January 16, 2013 Mine was bent more than yours is. I just straightened it myself with a small press. It won't matter if it is not perfectly straight, but it needs to be pretty close, your alignment will take up for a little bend in the link. Quote
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