Tie rod ends

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

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 

[NiftyFifty]

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.

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

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

[CO54]

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. 

[kencombs]

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.

[Jerry Roberts]

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 ?

[NiftyFifty]

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 

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

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

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

This is a picture of the front

[Jerry Roberts]

If it is a WF the right tie rod end is a 951306 and the left tie rod end is a 951307 . 

[Jerry Roberts]

See ebay number      This includes both tie rod ends . I didn't search any further . 

293244760395  

[Tooljunkie]

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.

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

Thank you both!

[Brent B3B]

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 

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

Odd that comes up for LA, Ca— tag says Detroit?

[NiftyFifty]

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 

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

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

[Dave72dt]

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.