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Center link 68 chevy
I have a 68 chevy half ton 2wd. I have all 76 front end parts except for the control arms they are original. The 68 center link does not fit the 76 idler and pitman arm. These are a tapered fit. Im just wondering if the center link could be drilled out to fit the 76 parts. If not then would a 76 center link be too long or short or would that work
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Re: Center link 68 chevy
What year spindle are you using?
Match your tie rods and other associated steering parts to your spindles. That's the easiest. |
Re: Center link 68 chevy
You will need the center link to match the spindles/tie rods. The other option is a billet tie rod adapter sleeve that has the early smaller threads on one side and larger 73 up threads on the outside.
I would imagine you could drill the center link if you could find the proper size tapered end mill but the first two options are cheaper than a good tapered end mill if one even exists for that size/angle taper. |
Re: Center link 68 chevy
Thanks alot now I can get to work:metal:
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Re: Center link 68 chevy
I believe the center links changed in 73 (with all pickups having disc brakes, Thank God!!!). 73-79 center links might work...I will do some digging and report back, unless there's another expert... :D
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Re: Center link 68 chevy
Center link change on the 71-72 trucks and then again on the 73-87 trucks.
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Re: Center link 68 chevy
I ordered a 76 center link to match my the year of all my other steering parts so hopefully it all works
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Where did you order it from??? A used one??? I hadn't heard of anyone making them, except O.E., since they have no joints in them, and don't wear out, unless crashed.... |
Re: Center link 68 chevy
I ordered it fom rare parts inc. Its a place that like oreilys and advance auto use. I ordered a control arm from them and it worked nicely. They are reasonably priced too.
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