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MARTINSR · 02-09-2019, 07:38 PM

Ok, so I have this tie rod, I have no idea where I got it. Anyway, it's got modern tie rod ends on it. The steering arms like like AD with the left side having the arm for the drag link cut off. So, I have the stock left one that is untouched you can see in the photo that I will send to SID's for modification and the right one I am asking them if they can do because it has not been tapered! It has a modern tie rod in it but it is not tapered!

Sooooooo, if this is all good I will just need a pitman arm and I am good to go.

Oh, the one thing that is different is this right (and the left that has been cut) steering arms have what looks like is an adjustable stop on them. Anyone know when that started? Other than that the right one looks identical to another AD one I have.

Brian

02-09-2019, 07:38 PM	#6
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Another stupid question, do any AD's have real tie rod ends? Ok, so I have this tie rod, I have no idea where I got it. Anyway, it's got modern tie rod ends on it. The steering arms like like AD with the left side having the arm for the drag link cut off. So, I have the stock left one that is untouched you can see in the photo that I will send to SID's for modification and the right one I am asking them if they can do because it has not been tapered! It has a modern tie rod in it but it is not tapered! Sooooooo, if this is all good I will just need a pitman arm and I am good to go. Oh, the one thing that is different is this right (and the left that has been cut) steering arms have what looks like is an adjustable stop on them. Anyone know when that started? Other than that the right one looks identical to another AD one I have. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"