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Old 05-22-2010, 10:47 AM   #1
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Question 71-72 center link

im having trouble finding a 71 or 72 c10 center link. are there any stores/web sites that sell them out there. I'd be lucky to find one in a junk yard around here. I have a 67 c10 that im using the 71-72 spindles for the disc brakes. was told that the steering linkage needed to be 71-72 as well?
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Old 05-22-2010, 10:53 AM   #2
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Re: 71-72 center link

I think you can use your existing centerlink if you use 71/72 outer tie rod ends and 67-70 inner tie rod ends. The only thing that would prevent you from doing that is if the tie rod adjusting sleeves are different between the two, and that I do not know. One of the experts will chime in to verify that I am sure.
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Old 05-22-2010, 06:36 PM   #3
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Re: 71-72 center link

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=13692

Read this link for the FAQ on centrelinks and tierods. If you can't find a centrelink let me know, I've got a couple 73-87 on the shelf. Good luck.
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Old 05-22-2010, 06:44 PM   #4
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Re: 71-72 center link

Bingo, that link answers your questions, and my curiosity. It looks like you need a special adjusting sleeve if you mix two different year tie rod ends.
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Old 05-22-2010, 07:08 PM   #5
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Re: 71-72 center link

Awsome! Very helpful. THANKS ALOT!
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Old 05-22-2010, 09:29 PM   #6
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Re: 71-72 center link

just another fyi....difference b/w 67-70 center links and 71/72 center link (holes are bigger...thus the reason for different inner and outer tie rods needed)
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