47 dodge 1.5 ton Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 Looking for some help. I need to rebuild the front end on my ‘47 1.5 ton truck. Are these somewhat universal to something else as I have not been able to locate them. I didn’t want to tear apart anything until I find a good source for replacements. This is one item that an aftermarket upgrade could be used in my opinion. I will also be replacing king pin bushing but think that I should be able to make those if new ones are not available. Thank you, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 I actually got mine from Moog off RockAuto, but supplies may be getting tighter. As for king pins, RockAuto has those too, but I had to get mine from RareParts, as the axle I used was the odd ball one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47 dodge 1.5 ton Posted January 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) What information did they need? Original part number? I’m guessing these are a standard size then? I have never dellt with them prior, I’ll give them a call. Thank you, Kevin Edited January 4, 2021 by 47 dodge 1.5 ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO54 Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 I just got tie rod ends for my '54 from Rock Auto, I had to search for them under a '53 though. They fit perfectly with my Rusty Hope Conversion. Only thing I needed to do was shorten my tie rod itself by 1/4" on each end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencombs Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 Rock auto list just one tie rod end and doesn't specify what 'truck' it fits. So it probably is a 1/2t item. Bigger may be harder to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 The best method for a parts search would be to start with the original part numbers . The 1947 Dodge 1 1/2 ton truck models are WF , WFX , or WFM . There are different part numbers for the different tie rod ends . Which model do you have ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 5 hours ago, 47 dodge 1.5 ton said: What information did they need? Original part number? I’m guessing these are a standard size then? I have never dellt with them prior, I’ll give them a call. Thank you, Kevin I see a couple of options under the bigger motors and my 1 ton was the 11/16” x 18 pitch thread so the 1 1/2 might be the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47 dodge 1.5 ton Posted January 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) I think it is a WF, I’m not sure if it is any other letters as I can barely read the tag. I am mostly guessing by the grill and it looks like 13700 GVW the best I can read the tag. Edited January 5, 2021 by 47 dodge 1.5 ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47 dodge 1.5 ton Posted January 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 This is a picture of the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 If it is a WF the right tie rod end is a 951306 and the left tie rod end is a 951307 . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 See ebay number This includes both tie rod ends . I didn't search any further . 293244760395 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooljunkie Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 I got a guy. Norm at Mid Canada Suspension. He really knows his stuff. Has some nos stuff too. He’s also a mopar guy from what i can tell. Ships everywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47 dodge 1.5 ton Posted January 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Thank you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 For what it’s worth, if you punch the VIN in the registry it comes up “WF”https://www.t137.com/registry/help/decode.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47 dodge 1.5 ton Posted January 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Odd that comes up for LA, Ca— tag says Detroit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 On 1/4/2021 at 7:09 PM, Tooljunkie said: I got a guy. Norm at Mid Canada Suspension. He really knows his stuff. Has some nos stuff too. He’s also a mopar guy from what i can tell. Ships everywhere. He’s a dealer for Rare Parts, be cheaper to get it straight out of the US from them, but I have purchased from Norm as I’m in Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47 dodge 1.5 ton Posted January 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Ok, back to the drawing board. I bought those from e-bay and they look to be 1 size too small. The major dia of mine will need to fit 1 1/8” shaft unless the threads are turned down. Just a quick check, the outside housing of the tie rod (currently on truck)measures 1 3/8”, the new (still in box)ones that match the part number correctly are only 1 1/8”. It is possible that they were switched I guess? Does anyone have a Wf 1.5 ton that can measure the drag link shaft size? From what I can tell, my truck does match everything on the register for a ‘47 WF 1.5 ton except being manufactured in LA California. Thank you, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 Moog has a chart for med/hd truck tie rods that might let you find a tie rod end by dimension that will work. I've had to do that a couple of times for some oddball applications. I found it easier searching for those in a parts book instead of online. If you can find a parts store that has kept the parts books as backups, it may also have illustrations of the parts. You are going to need about a half dozen specifications to get the best match and the criteria for those can be found online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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