Where to purchase steering center link? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pure-Juice · 01-01-2020, 06:51 PM

I am in need of the steering center link for a 67-70 C10 1/2 ton. I have looked online everywhere and no one carries reproductions of this part. Does anyone know of a place?

**dmjlambert** · 01-01-2020, 07:57 PM

The best bet is to sign up for premium membership here on this forum, then you can post a want to buy ad in the parts section. I like to buy original good condition used parts when I can, and the members here are great about outfitting me with some pretty great stuff. As a regular non-premium member, keep your eyes open in the parts section of the forum for somebody parting a truck or for somebody listing various parts and they may have one of those center links.

**dmjlambert** · 01-01-2020, 08:08 PM

I forgot to mention, your premium membership will probably pay for itself just in the savings you'll see buying the first part or two. It works that way for me.

35boulder · 01-01-2020, 08:34 PM

^^^^^
What he said. It will pay for its self quickly.

Wrenchbender Ret · 01-02-2020, 12:23 AM

The center link on these trucks is considered a non wearing item. The only way to get a replacement is used.

**mr48chev** · 01-02-2020, 05:10 AM

I'm thinking it just has tapered holes for tie rod ends and holes on the ends for the pitman arm and the idler. Still "not considered a wear part" doesn't mean that they won't get damaged

I checked a couple of sources including the Filling Station and if they don't show it in their catalog it probably doesn't exist new. Somewhere out in the garage I have a mid 70's TRW chassis parts catalog that might show if it ever was an aftermarket part.

**specialtyretail** · 01-02-2020, 10:30 AM

I do not recall seeing them in any of our aftermarket parts books over the years. They were classified as "non wearing part" or "collision part" and there just was not a market for them. Back then, oem was the only way to get them. Thanks, Fred.

Pure-Juice · 01-02-2020, 12:42 PM

That’s crazy. I never imagined it would be so difficult locating one. I am in the middle of a nut and bolt restoration and the center link was missing from the start. I’ve reached out to some wrecking yards and hopefully I get lucky.

**burb71** · 01-02-2020, 05:56 PM

This board the only sure place to consistently find NOS and specific used parts you need for 67 to 72 trucks.

BigBird05 · 01-02-2020, 07:47 PM

I know of two in a local yard. Let me know if you want me to go get one.

**Sheepdip** · 01-02-2020, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBird05

I know of two in a local yard. Let me know if you want me to go get one.

^^^^^^^^^^^^Best offer of the day jump on it^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Molino · 01-03-2020, 11:59 AM

Bill’s truck shop lists a “drag link” that looks like the center link. Is the drag link another name for the center link. It appears to be a good used part. They have them listed fo $75.
Russ

01-01-2020, 06:51 PM	#1
Pure-Juice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 17	Where to purchase steering center link? I am in need of the steering center link for a 67-70 C10 1/2 ton. I have looked online everywhere and no one carries reproductions of this part. Does anyone know of a place?

01-01-2020, 07:57 PM	#2
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,810	Re: Where to purchase steering center link? The best bet is to sign up for premium membership here on this forum, then you can post a want to buy ad in the parts section. I like to buy original good condition used parts when I can, and the members here are great about outfitting me with some pretty great stuff. As a regular non-premium member, keep your eyes open in the parts section of the forum for somebody parting a truck or for somebody listing various parts and they may have one of those center links. Last edited by dmjlambert; 01-01-2020 at 08:45 PM.

01-01-2020, 08:08 PM	#3
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,810	Re: Where to purchase steering center link? I forgot to mention, your premium membership will probably pay for itself just in the savings you'll see buying the first part or two. It works that way for me.

01-01-2020, 08:34 PM	#4
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,380	Re: Where to purchase steering center link? ^^^^^ What he said. It will pay for its self quickly.

01-02-2020, 12:23 AM	#5
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,228	Re: Where to purchase steering center link? The center link on these trucks is considered a non wearing item. The only way to get a replacement is used.

01-02-2020, 05:10 AM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,635	Re: Where to purchase steering center link? I'm thinking it just has tapered holes for tie rod ends and holes on the ends for the pitman arm and the idler. Still "not considered a wear part" doesn't mean that they won't get damaged I checked a couple of sources including the Filling Station and if they don't show it in their catalog it probably doesn't exist new. Somewhere out in the garage I have a mid 70's TRW chassis parts catalog that might show if it ever was an aftermarket part. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-02-2020, 10:30 AM	#7
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,635	Re: Where to purchase steering center link? I do not recall seeing them in any of our aftermarket parts books over the years. They were classified as "non wearing part" or "collision part" and there just was not a market for them. Back then, oem was the only way to get them. Thanks, Fred. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

01-02-2020, 12:42 PM	#8
Pure-Juice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 17	Re: Where to purchase steering center link? That’s crazy. I never imagined it would be so difficult locating one. I am in the middle of a nut and bolt restoration and the center link was missing from the start. I’ve reached out to some wrecking yards and hopefully I get lucky.

01-02-2020, 05:56 PM	#9
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: Where to purchase steering center link? This board the only sure place to consistently find NOS and specific used parts you need for 67 to 72 trucks.

01-02-2020, 07:47 PM	#10
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: Where to purchase steering center link? I know of two in a local yard. Let me know if you want me to go get one.

01-03-2020, 11:59 AM	#12
Molino Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Akron OH Posts: 60	Re: Where to purchase steering center link? Bill’s truck shop lists a “drag link” that looks like the center link. Is the drag link another name for the center link. It appears to be a good used part. They have them listed fo $75. Russ Attached Images

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