Center link and tie rod ends, gotta get em

[tranz am]

I tried to get my truck aligned a few days ago and it looks like I have a bunch of mismatched tie rod ends in there and my center link is bent.

Im running 73 + suspension on my 69.

Im looking for the best deal for this stuff. Any ideas?

[Shyguy]

Have you tried you local auto parts stores yet.

Here in Missouri O'Reilly's is able to get a lot of the steering parts.

One of the vendors on this forum should be able to help you, hopefully one will chime in shortly.

Danny

[Tx Firefighter]

There is no need to replace a center link unless it is bent. It's a non wear item. It's just a long bar with 4 holes in it. Nothing to wear out.

[mbgmike]

We sell them and have them in stock except for the draglink

Moog or AC delco are $24.80 inner or outer =$99.20
Pronto runs $13.00 each inner and outer= $52.00

$7.00 shipping

Best is to buy them locally unless for some reason you can't get them

[RW71]

Try www.worldsuspension.com

[tranz am]

Thanks guys! appreciate it.
The center link is bent unfortunately. bent it back a little today using a come along.

[70GMCer]

Rock Auto has great prices and fast shipping. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

Also, on a budget, Advance Auto or Auto Zone..........

That center link can be had any any junk yard. Trucks from 73 to 87 will fit.

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by 70GMCer

Rock Auto has great prices and fast shipping. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

Also, on a budget, Advance Auto or Auto Zone..........

That center link can be had any any junk yard. Trucks from 73 to 87 will fit.

We can beat Rock Auto's prices any day. They do have fast shipping and are a good company

[tranz am]

Wow! Those are great prices. Thanks a lot! $34 for all four tie rods ends and sleaves, and they are SPICER/RAYBESTOS!!

Originally Posted by 70GMCer

Rock Auto has great prices and fast shipping. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

Also, on a budget, Advance Auto or Auto Zone..........

That center link can be had any any junk yard. Trucks from 73 to 87 will fit.

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by tranz am

Wow! Those are great prices. Thanks a lot! $34 for all four tie rods ends and sleaves, and they are SPICER/RAYBESTOS!!

Yeah thats the basic service grade part. Do you want a quality part on your truck or the cheapest crap you can get. I still have memories of my buddy who killed an entire family when his restored Mercedes front end suspension fell apart and he hit them head on. When it comes to suspension parts its kind of important. They will work but how long are they going to last? If you notice the quality ones spicer/Raybestos make are $17.00 each

[tranz am]

I figured that it was an equal quality to OEM. What does service grade part mean anyways? I figured if Raybestos and Spicer made it, it was quality equipment. I may have to cancel my order now.

Originally Posted by mbgmike

Yeah thats the basic service grade part. Do you want a quality part on your truck or the cheapest crap you can get. I still have memories of my buddy who killed an entire family when his restored Mercedes front end suspension fell apart and he hit them head on. When it comes to suspension parts its kind of important. They will work but how long are they going to last? If you notice the quality ones spicer/Raybestos make are $17.00 each

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by 70GMCer

Rock Auto has great prices and fast shipping. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

Also, on a budget, Advance Auto or Auto Zone..........

That center link can be had any any junk yard. Trucks from 73 to 87 will fit.

84-87 center link is different. The tapered hole for the idler arm is smaller starting in 84. Notice the idler arm part number changes in 84 to a different one than earlier trucks used. I learned this the hard way. I fully detailed and powdercoated one of mine and couldn't figure out why my idler arm wouldn't even fit into the hole. Turns out I had bought parts for an 82, but my center link is an 84 and newer unit. I couldn't easily exchange the idler arm for an 84 and later one, so I wound up getting an earlier center link to be able to use my new Moog idler arm.

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by tranz am

I figured that it was an equal quality to OEM. What does service grade part mean anyways? I figured if Raybestos and Spicer made it, it was quality equipment. I may have to cancel my order now.

They are just parts that meet the minimum requirements of the testing procedures set by the SAE and other Testinn Organizations
document
J1367_198109 for tie rod ends

The higher priced parts will exceed the minimum standards thus higher quality.

I would not say to cancel your order. Spicer and others make different grades for different applications

If you think about it you can buy a tie-rod end for $6.00 and $24.00.
There is a difference.

[tranz am]

Already canceled it. If there is that big of a difference in quality I want the better ones, especially with how hard I drive my vehicles.
so with that said, whats the best? Mogg or Ac Delco?

[vegaschevy]

this post fell off, anyone have anything else to add for him or anyone else?

[LOW DOUGH]

Originally Posted by mbgmike

Yeah thats the basic service grade part. Do you want a quality part on your truck or the cheapest crap you can get. I still have memories of my buddy who killed an entire family when his restored Mercedes front end suspension fell apart and he hit them head on. When it comes to suspension parts its kind of important. They will work but how long are they going to last? If you notice the quality ones spicer/Raybestos make are $17.00 each

That is a terrible story