AL WTB: 1980-87 Steering Center Link - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RoyL** · 02-26-2022, 05:11 PM

Have a 80s something drag link or center link on my 65, PO did a power steering swap and now I have the 80-something steering parts. . Is bowed a bit in the middle, could beat on it to straighten, but would rather find a NOS or less worn one ...

Can't find a new one to buy, apparently considered "not a wear item" ??

Thx!

Roy

**RoyL** · 03-04-2022, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyL

Have a 80s something drag link or center link on my 65, PO did a power steering swap and now I have the 80-something steering parts. Is bowed a bit in the middle, could beat on it to straighten, but would rather find a NOS or less worn one ...

Can't find a new one to buy, apparently considered "not a wear item" ??

Thx!

Roy

Earlier years may be the same, I'm not sure...

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-04-2022, 12:48 AM

I think it might be the same from 73-87, but not 100% certain on that one.
My guess is it's not considered a wear part because all the wear parts bolt to it

**RoyL** · 03-05-2022, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

I think it might be the same from 73-87, but not 100% certain on that one.
My guess is it's not considered a wear part because all the wear parts bolt to it

Thanks, wasn't certain if '73-87 are the same...
was checking the idler arm location after putting in CaptainFab's PS bracket and noticed the center link was bowed a bit, kinda matching the curve of the crossmember. I assume it's supposed to be perfectly straight...

**RoyL** · 04-21-2022, 10:04 AM

If you receive a pm from Rckjonas (account suspended), be aware… it seems fishy… tells you his buddy Jamie has the part you need. You email Jamie and arrange for shipping and payment via PayPal or whatever. Gives you a different PayPal email. Khairdahur@gmail.com
I didn’t send $… doesn’t smell right. Anyone else gotten pm from him?

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-21-2022, 11:11 PM

That's why that account was suspended. Apparently, the user sent multiple PMs saying to email someone else. When did you first receive the PM from that user?

Also, good on you for sniffing it out and not sending your money to that scammer.

Some scammers have started using tactics to get around the usual scam/spam filter stuff that the site has. Liz gives them the boot as soon as they are discovered

**RoyL** · 04-23-2022, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

That's why that account was suspended. Apparently, the user sent multiple PMs saying to email someone else. When did you first receive the PM from that user?

Also, good on you for sniffing it out and not sending your money to that scammer.

Some scammers have started using tactics to get around the usual scam/spam filter stuff that the site has. Liz gives them the boot as soon as they are discovered

Got a PM on 14-Apr-2022 (@3am now that I look back). I did google his username later and found it on the TurboBuick forum where he/she had just joined 8 minutes prior to my search so must be hitting all the forums...

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-23-2022, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyL

Got a PM on 14-Apr-2022 (@3am now that I look back). I did google his username later and found it on the TurboBuick forum where he/she had just joined 8 minutes prior to my search so must be hitting all the forums...

Yup, definitely trying to hit anywhere they can.
I looked and that user sent three separate PMs on the 14th regarding "parts" that someone else had and to email that "person". Said user was promptly banned by Liz as soon as the first PM was reported on the 14th.

Again, thank you for being cautious and letting us know about the issue

**RoyL** · 05-29-2022, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyL

Have a 80s something drag link or center link on my 65, PO did a power steering swap and now I have the 80-something steering parts. . Is bowed a bit in the middle, could beat on it to straighten, but would rather find a NOS or less worn one ...

Can't find a new one to buy, apparently considered "not a wear item" ??

Thx!

Roy

Still in need of this.

**RoyL** · 06-11-2022, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyL

Have a 80s something drag link or center link on my 65, PO did a power steering swap and now I have the 80-something steering parts. . Is bowed a bit in the middle, could beat on it to straighten, but would rather find a NOS or less worn one ...

Can't find a new one to buy, apparently considered "not a wear item" ??

Thx!

Roy

bump, still looking

**RoyL** · 09-07-2022, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyL

Have a 80s something drag link or center link on my 65, PO did a power steering swap and now I have the 80-something steering parts. . Is bowed a bit in the middle, could beat on it to straighten, but would rather find a NOS or less worn one ...

Can't find a new one to buy, apparently considered "not a wear item"

Thx!

Roy

bump, still looking

**RoyL** · 01-28-2023, 09:24 AM

Still looking...

**Sheepdip** · 01-31-2023, 01:16 AM

Are you a 1/2 or 3/4 ton?

**RoyL** · 01-31-2023, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheepdip

Are you a 1/2 or 3/4 ton?

1/2 ton, thanks for looking!

**VictoriaHardware** · 02-10-2023, 07:28 PM

I had trouble too. Found one in a U-Pull yard close by. See this post-

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=831522

For interchangeability:
'73-'82 C10/20/30 are the same- GM p/n 6270303 - Rod, steering connector
'83-'86 C10/20/30 & '87-'91 R10/20/30 are the same- GM p/n 14067697 - Rod, steering connector
Not sure what the difference is between these 2 p/ns

**RoyL** · 11-13-2023, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VictoriaHardware

I had trouble too. Found one in a U-Pull yard close by. See this post-

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=831522

For interchangeability:
'73-'82 C10/20/30 are the same- GM p/n 6270303 - Rod, steering connector
'83-'86 C10/20/30 & '87-'91 R10/20/30 are the same- GM p/n 14067697 - Rod, steering connector
Not sure what the difference is between these 2 p/ns

Thanks! Glad you found one, one of the local yards closed, they had several of the 80s c10s, all gone now...

**RoyL** · 01-19-2024, 05:53 AM

Found one, Thanks Sheepdip!

**Sheepdip** · 01-19-2024, 11:24 PM

Glad it worked for you!

02-26-2022, 05:11 PM	#1
RoyL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: HSV, AL Posts: 292	WTB: 1980-87 Steering Center Link Have a 80s something drag link or center link on my 65, PO did a power steering swap and now I have the 80-something steering parts. . Is bowed a bit in the middle, could beat on it to straighten, but would rather find a NOS or less worn one ... Can't find a new one to buy, apparently considered "not a wear item" ?? Thx! Roy __________________ 1965 Suburban Waiting on Time and Money

03-04-2022, 12:48 AM	#3
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: WTB: 1980-87 Steering Center Link I think it might be the same from 73-87, but not 100% certain on that one. My guess is it's not considered a wear part because all the wear parts bolt to it __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

04-21-2022, 10:04 AM	#5
RoyL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: HSV, AL Posts: 292	Re: WTB: 1980-87 Steering Center Link If you receive a pm from Rckjonas (account suspended), be aware… it seems fishy… tells you his buddy Jamie has the part you need. You email Jamie and arrange for shipping and payment via PayPal or whatever. Gives you a different PayPal email. Khairdahur@gmail.com I didn’t send $… doesn’t smell right. Anyone else gotten pm from him? __________________ 1965 Suburban Waiting on Time and Money

04-21-2022, 11:11 PM	#6
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: WTB: 1980-87 Steering Center Link That's why that account was suspended. Apparently, the user sent multiple PMs saying to email someone else. When did you first receive the PM from that user? Also, good on you for sniffing it out and not sending your money to that scammer. Some scammers have started using tactics to get around the usual scam/spam filter stuff that the site has. Liz gives them the boot as soon as they are discovered __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

01-28-2023, 09:24 AM	#12
RoyL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: HSV, AL Posts: 292	Re: WTB: 1980-87 Steering Center Link Still looking... __________________ 1965 Suburban Waiting on Time and Money

01-31-2023, 01:16 AM	#13
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,630	Re: WTB: 1980-87 Steering Center Link Are you a 1/2 or 3/4 ton?

02-10-2023, 07:28 PM	#15
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 792	Re: WTB: 1980-87 Steering Center Link I had trouble too. Found one in a U-Pull yard close by. See this post- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=831522 For interchangeability: '73-'82 C10/20/30 are the same- GM p/n 6270303 - Rod, steering connector '83-'86 C10/20/30 & '87-'91 R10/20/30 are the same- GM p/n 14067697 - Rod, steering connector Not sure what the difference is between these 2 p/ns Last edited by VictoriaHardware; 02-11-2023 at 01:39 PM. Reason: added info

01-19-2024, 05:53 AM	#17
RoyL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: HSV, AL Posts: 292	Re: WTB: 1980-87 Steering Center Link Found one, Thanks Sheepdip! __________________ 1965 Suburban Waiting on Time and Money

01-19-2024, 11:24 PM	#18
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,630	Re: WTB: 1980-87 Steering Center Link Glad it worked for you!

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