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09-18-2009, 12:17 PM
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difference in centerlinks??
was there a difference in the centerlinks on 1/2 ton 2 wheel drives? i thought i have heard a few mention they changed in 71 when they changed over to disk brakes? thanks
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09-18-2009, 01:07 PM
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Re: difference in centerlinks??
Yes, there is a difference. The center link used on those with drum brakes (67 68 69 70) is different then the center link on those with disk brakes (71 72). When I changed my 69' Shortbed to disk brakes (used all 72 front end parts) I went to the local junk yard and found a center link from a 72' and paid $10 bucks
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09-18-2009, 01:24 PM
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Re: difference in centerlinks??
I am curious....what is the difference?
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09-18-2009, 01:42 PM
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Re: difference in centerlinks??
There is a different taper angle between the two and seems the hole size is slightly different. If you try to use the 71/72 inner tie rods on the earlier years center link you risk causing excess play.
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09-18-2009, 03:05 PM
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Re: difference in centerlinks??
I see....is the center link also "bowed" slightly? I have seen several that look that way, and was wondering if this was normal, or the result of an accident?
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09-18-2009, 03:12 PM
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Re: difference in centerlinks??
As of today i finished my five lug swap. The outer tie rods are also different. I bought a whole center link with inner and outer tie rods and all the parts attached and just swapped everything out. Easy swap.....
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09-18-2009, 03:23 PM
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Re: difference in centerlinks??
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09-18-2009, 03:34 PM
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Re: difference in centerlinks??
It is bowed a little on the end.....
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09-19-2009, 08:17 AM
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Re: difference in centerlinks??
badpurplechevy, were did you get the center link from? was it new or did you pick up a used one?
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09-19-2009, 09:02 AM
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Re: difference in centerlinks??
I live in n.c. and got it from daves truck parts in claremont,n.c. He is a super stand up parts dealer.....
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09-19-2009, 09:03 AM
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Re: difference in centerlinks??
If they allow numbers given out on here let me know and ill give it to you....
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