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gringoloco · 08-23-2012, 09:45 AM

Moog Problem Solver tie-rods for 71-87 trucks (and many others), ES409L & ES409R, normally around $20 each, on closeout at rockauto.com for $4.01 each. Enjoy!

shawno72 · 08-23-2012, 09:59 AM

Wow it don get much better than that.
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**lolife99** · 08-24-2012, 09:07 PM

Hey gringo,... I show those numbers for 73-87 only.
Not 71-72.

gringoloco · 08-25-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Hey gringo,... I show those numbers for 73-87 only.
Not 71-72.

FWIW- the ES409L inners will work on 71-72. The ES415R is the outer for this application, also on sale for $4.01, but labeled as a TRW part. Pretty disappointed these aren't Moog at this price...

**lolife99** · 08-25-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

FWIW- the ES409L inners will work on 71-72. The ES415R is the outer for this application, also on sale for $4.01, but labeled as a TRW part. Pretty disappointed these aren't Moog at this price...

My books show ES403L for the 71-72 inner tie rod.
I wonder what the difference is?
(length maybe?)

gringoloco · 08-24-2012, 10:48 PM

It's a bust anyway. Received my 'Moog' tie-rods today. They are Federal Mogul Chinese pieces, so still a decent deal, just not as smokin' as I thought...
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gringoloco · 08-25-2012, 05:03 PM

Hard to say without having them in hand. Upon further research, I see conflicting info from multiple sources. I'd say (for future reference) stick with the proven 403/415 on 71/72 and 409/409 for 73-87...

I've also been having fun trying to figure out the difference between K6131 and K6143 pitman arms and which one belongs on my truck.

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**lolife99** · 08-25-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I've also been having fun trying to figure out the difference between K6131 and K6143 pitman arms and which one belongs on my truck.

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I show FA694 for 67-82 p/s boxes.
Does your RedHead quick ratio box need something different?

gringoloco · 08-25-2012, 05:28 PM

Interesting. Moog has a different p/n starting in '73 (K6131 early, K6143 late). The RedHead box is designed to be a direct replacement for our trucks--unfortunately, I have a mix-match of parts with a '70 truck and '73-'87 suspension of unknown origin. My concern is that there may be a difference in the center link's hole taper for the pitman, or some other geometric issues.

The plan, since I'm going in and doing it anyway, is to replace with all new Moog parts, just need to know which one fits my app--maybe both?? Searching around, seems like people have used both with success...

08-23-2012, 09:45 AM	#1
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Another Smokin' Deal Moog Problem Solver tie-rods for 71-87 trucks (and many others), ES409L & ES409R, normally around $20 each, on closeout at rockauto.com for $4.01 each. Enjoy! __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

08-23-2012, 09:59 AM	#2
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08-24-2012, 09:07 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Another Smokin' Deal Hey gringo,... I show those numbers for 73-87 only. Not 71-72. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-24-2012, 10:48 PM	#6
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Another Smokin' Deal It's a bust anyway. Received my 'Moog' tie-rods today. They are Federal Mogul Chinese pieces, so still a decent deal, just not as smokin' as I thought... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

08-25-2012, 05:03 PM	#7
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Another Smokin' Deal Hard to say without having them in hand. Upon further research, I see conflicting info from multiple sources. I'd say (for future reference) stick with the proven 403/415 on 71/72 and 409/409 for 73-87... I've also been having fun trying to figure out the difference between K6131 and K6143 pitman arms and which one belongs on my truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy Last edited by gringoloco; 08-25-2012 at 05:09 PM.

08-25-2012, 05:28 PM	#9
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Another Smokin' Deal Interesting. Moog has a different p/n starting in '73 (K6131 early, K6143 late). The RedHead box is designed to be a direct replacement for our trucks--unfortunately, I have a mix-match of parts with a '70 truck and '73-'87 suspension of unknown origin. My concern is that there may be a difference in the center link's hole taper for the pitman, or some other geometric issues. The plan, since I'm going in and doing it anyway, is to replace with all new Moog parts, just need to know which one fits my app--maybe both?? Searching around, seems like people have used both with success... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy



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