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03-31-2004, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA
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Tie Rod question
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What are the differences in the tie rod ends between a 72 C20, 72 C10 and a 73-87 1/2 ton? The reason I am asking is I am converting my C20 to a dropped C10, the spindle maker requires me to use 73-87 ball joints and tie rod ends, will the outer fot into the C20 sleeve? If not will the 73-87 tapered end fit in the C20 steering arm (the one that connects the two sides if the truck)? In short will I have to purchace the inners as well as the adjusting sleeve? Will I have to get a new steering arm? Are the treads the same? Is the taper the same?
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Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA |
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03-31-2004, 03:33 AM
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Location: Alexandria, VA
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I've found that the 73-87 C-10 stock spindles are different from the '72 C-10 in that the tapered hole for the outer tie rod ends is larger. As for the other questions... anybody?
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'72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.   
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03-31-2004, 12:06 PM
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Anybody with a yard full of trucks may know. Anyone here?
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Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA |
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