68/72 center links.... Question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**67 cst swb** · 01-23-2007, 06:04 AM

Are these center-links all the same. I have always just thought that 68-70 were different than 71-72's, due to the disc brakes... I even bought a 71-72 centerlink years ago from a guy (only $15.00) thinking I needed a 71-72 centerlink in order to put on all new 71-72 tie rods, etc.. onto factory 71 spindles... so that all would be 71-72 correct (I know I could have just upgraded to the 73-newer, but that wasn't what I did)
Any thoughts on this...?

**uncle** · 01-23-2007, 06:21 AM

71/72 is larger.

68speedalert · 01-23-2007, 11:05 AM

You got what you needed. The center link isn't available new anywhere, there isn't any 'wear' related parts on it.....just a bar with holes in it. BTW, the holes are what is bigger compared to the 68.

Dr. Drop · 01-23-2007, 11:09 AM

The 71-72 center link is needed when you use the same year DB spindle. The reason is that the inner and outer tie rod ends only fit that center link. The 73 and up is not an interchange for the 71-72

**67 cst swb** · 02-04-2007, 06:36 PM

Ok, Good, sorta...
I bought a 71-72 Centerlink years ago. Only $15.00, but...
I was going to feel stupid if the 68-70's were the same... I now have about 4 71-72 cenerlinks from trucks parted out over the years...

SCOTI · 02-05-2007, 12:12 AM

You can 'ream' the 67-70 drag links out to work w/the later model disc brakes too. Of course, if you can find a 71-72 drag link (or 73-87) that can be the easier option.

Americanrider · 02-05-2007, 02:24 AM

So if I'm reading this correct 67 front end stuff is one-year only application parts? Meaning it will not interchange with 68-70 fronts. Anyone know why?
Sorry for the Hijack.

Stevie G · 02-14-2007, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drop

The 71-72 center link is needed when you use the same year DB spindle. The reason is that the inner and outer tie rod ends only fit that center link. The 73 and up is not an interchange for the 71-72

Okay, what's different on the 73 and up?

Joe67 · 02-14-2007, 09:54 AM

Are the 67-72 drag links being reproduced?

stevess11 · 02-14-2007, 01:35 PM

could you use the older inner rods and 71/72 outer to work with 72 spindles?

Aarons72s · 02-14-2007, 01:48 PM

American rider 67 is the same as 68-70. It is just the frame for the gear box is different. Other than that they are the same.

Joe67 No not reproduced at this time.

stevess11 Yes you are right but you have to get an adapter sleeve, someone posted where to get it but I dont rember.

01-23-2007, 06:04 AM	#1
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	68/72 center links.... Question? Are these center-links all the same. I have always just thought that 68-70 were different than 71-72's, due to the disc brakes... I even bought a 71-72 centerlink years ago from a guy (only $15.00) thinking I needed a 71-72 centerlink in order to put on all new 71-72 tie rods, etc.. onto factory 71 spindles... so that all would be 71-72 correct (I know I could have just upgraded to the 73-newer, but that wasn't what I did) Any thoughts on this...? __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 01-23-2007 at 06:06 AM.

01-23-2007, 06:21 AM	#2
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: 68/72 center links.... Question? 71/72 is larger.

01-23-2007, 11:05 AM	#3
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Re: 68/72 center links.... Question? You got what you needed. The center link isn't available new anywhere, there isn't any 'wear' related parts on it.....just a bar with holes in it. BTW, the holes are what is bigger compared to the 68. __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

01-23-2007, 11:09 AM	#4
Dr. Drop Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland Or Posts: 23	Re: 68/72 center links.... Question? The 71-72 center link is needed when you use the same year DB spindle. The reason is that the inner and outer tie rod ends only fit that center link. The 73 and up is not an interchange for the 71-72

02-04-2007, 06:36 PM	#5
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: 68/72 center links.... Question? Ok, Good, sorta... I bought a 71-72 Centerlink years ago. Only $15.00, but... I was going to feel stupid if the 68-70's were the same... I now have about 4 71-72 cenerlinks from trucks parted out over the years... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

02-05-2007, 12:12 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: 68/72 center links.... Question? You can 'ream' the 67-70 drag links out to work w/the later model disc brakes too. Of course, if you can find a 71-72 drag link (or 73-87) that can be the easier option. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-05-2007, 02:24 AM	#7
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: 68/72 center links.... Question? So if I'm reading this correct 67 front end stuff is one-year only application parts? Meaning it will not interchange with 68-70 fronts. Anyone know why? Sorry for the Hijack.

02-14-2007, 09:54 AM	#9
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: 68/72 center links.... Question? Are the 67-72 drag links being reproduced? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

02-14-2007, 01:35 PM	#10
stevess11 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sedalia mo Posts: 77	Re: 68/72 center links.... Question? could you use the older inner rods and 71/72 outer to work with 72 spindles?

02-14-2007, 01:48 PM	#11
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: 68/72 center links.... Question? American rider 67 is the same as 68-70. It is just the frame for the gear box is different. Other than that they are the same. Joe67 No not reproduced at this time. stevess11 Yes you are right but you have to get an adapter sleeve, someone posted where to get it but I dont rember.

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