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Originally Posted by Gregski
I think I need new outer tie rod ends at least, it's been a while since I read your instructions, and to make things more complicated I am swapping over from a power steering box to a manual because I plan on using a Prius electric power steering assist (not sure if you are aware but I am building a 100% electric powered truck)
so I wonder if the pitman arm needs to change as well
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The tie rods and ball joint swap is why I highly recommend using aftermarket 63-70 conversion spindles.
They are available in drop and standard spindles.
This keeps all your steering parts correct for your 69.
You have a couple options:
1) locate a 71-72 centerlink and use all 71-72 inner and outer tie rods.
2) use your original centerlink and convert to run 71-72 outer tie rods.
This is where it gets tricky.
Your original 69 outer tie rods wont fit so you will need 71-72 tie rods to match your 71-72 spindles.
Except your 69 outers are LH thread and 5/8 diameter.
The 71-72 outers are RH thread and 11/16 diameter.
So to connect these to your 69 center link you have to:
a) buy a 5/8 to 11/16 conversion tie rod sleeve.
b) use 67-70 outer tie rods at the INNER location. (LH thread)
c) buy 71-72 outers to fit your spindles. (RH thread)
If you had purchase 63-70 conversion spindles
You could use all 67-70 steering parts.
But you are past that now.
CPP, PerformanceOnline, Edelbrock, QA1, and Pro Performance all sell the tie rod adapter sleeves.