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03-13-2023, 02:43 PM
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Steering Component
There is a long tube in front of my front axel that connects the driver and passenger steering. Mine is rather bent from a PO. It is on my 72 Blazer. Any idea what this is called or where to source a new one? If it was on a 73 Blazer it would be called an adjustable tube 4 wheel drive according to LMC. Any thoughts?
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03-13-2023, 02:51 PM
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Re: Steering Component
It's called the tie rod...as you said, it connects the steering knuckles together.
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03-13-2023, 06:55 PM
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Re: Steering Component
Are you sure it's called a tie rod? The tie rod descriptions are just the ends that I keep finding. Not the actual like 5 foot long shaft.
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03-13-2023, 07:27 PM
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Re: Steering Component
It is the tie rod. A diagram from LMC https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...-4-wheel-drive They only sell the tie rod ends, notice "tie rod ends". If those are the ends, the center is the tie rod. Look for used in parts forum. I have seen them new, just do not remember the manufacturer.
Quick search turned this up https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...tie+rod&pos=11 Measured and the stock tie rod is 52"
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03-13-2023, 10:13 PM
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Re: Steering Component
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03-13-2023, 10:44 PM
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Re: Steering Component
Not many have them for sale. Try Dwyane Tressler or Thomas
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03-13-2023, 11:27 PM
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Re: Steering Component
Amazon with free shipping https://www.amazon.com/Rare-Parts-RP.../dp/B000CK4ZT0
Found on ebay as well.
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03-14-2023, 08:18 AM
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Re: Steering Component
I may have one but would have to look this evening.
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03-14-2023, 09:59 AM
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Re: Steering Component
It's a non-wearing part so you may have difficulty finding a use one. Square body trucks may use the same part which will may help you find one.
Last edited by hemi43; 03-14-2023 at 10:08 AM. |
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03-14-2023, 11:07 AM
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Re: Steering Component
I appreciate everyone's help on this. Would love to pay a board member for the part. 1rippen6 - if you have one, that would be awesome.
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03-14-2023, 02:33 PM
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Re: Steering Component
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03-14-2023, 05:45 PM
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Re: Steering Component
Sorry, as I was looking, I realized I used the last one a couple months ago.
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03-14-2023, 07:21 PM
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Re: Steering Component
No problem. I appreciate your time to look and see. It was worth a shot.
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03-15-2023, 10:38 AM
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Re: Steering Component
I switched mine to the solid forged steel, I bought everything from Summit Racing
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04-04-2023, 06:27 AM
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Re: Steering Component
check with off-road design they have 3 different types to choose from. stock to super heavy duty.
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