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20' Daredevil (Ret)
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Looking for some advice, please. There is slight wear at one end of the drag link and one tie rod end, so I'd like to replace everything before I have the front end aligned. This is on my '72 K20 and is all OEM.
Near as I can tell, I need inner and outer ends plus an adjusting sleeve for the drag link, and left & right side tie rod ends. Probably AC Delco or Moog -- your thoughts? Doesn't seem to be rocket science but I'd like to get the right parts the first time ![]() Also, any tips for doing the job? I *might* get lucky and separate the parts with a hammer, but a pickle fork sounds like the better choice, especially considering these parts haven't been touched since the truck was built. Is any special size pickle fork needed? NAPA lists a 21/32" cheapie ($7). I appreciate any input -- thanks, guys!
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Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns)
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Re: Replace tie rod ends, drag link?
Go to auto zone and borrow the fork. The tie rod ends separate real easy, and the inners and outer a are the same part number. I if your adjusting sleeves aren't rusted out or seized, you can reuse them. Tie rods are an easy job on these trucks. What's tricky is finding a shop that can still align the old stuff.
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Re: Replace tie rod ends, drag link?
Pickle forks suck. Use a BFH. If it's not coming apart hit it harder. I haven't used a pickle fork in 30 years.
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Re: Replace tie rod ends, drag link?
X2. Just did this last week on the 68.
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20' Daredevil (Ret)
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Re: Replace tie rod ends, drag link?
Per the above advice, gonna try the BFH before a pickle fork.
One more thing, is antiseize on the threads a good idea or bad idea?
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Re: Replace tie rod ends, drag link?
antiseize on the threads at the adjuster is fine, no where else though. I use a BFH and pry on the tie rod as I'm hitting it at the joint to get it to pop.
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