PA WTB 70-72? Front 4x4 Tie Rod Center Link

[72longbed]

Looking to buy a nice (no rot or bends) center tie rod link for a 4x4.
It's the piece that runs across the front of Dana 44 from left to right, and has a tie rod and adjusters on each end. Measures roughly 56" long.

Anybody got one that the end threads aren't rusted out, and no bends??

Thanks,
72longbed

[WETOWM]

I have 1 off a 70 model

[72longbed]

Can you take some pictures that show the threaded ends too?

Thanks.

[WETOWM]

Here are some pictures

[72longbed]

Hmmmmm ... that one looks worse than what I have now. Is that battery acid corrosion on the 'white' end?? Do the nuts and bolts and the internal threads in the rod itself all move freely ... both ends?

I may have to take a pass on that one.

[w314speed]

I have a nice one. I will take pics and post in the am. Thanks, Dan

[72longbed]

Ok Dan,
look forward to seeing pics and condition of all threaded parts.

Thanks.
72

[w314speed]

Here are the pics! All this needs is to disassemble, media blast wire brush all threads, prime, paint and clean the tie rod end seals, be good as a new one. $125 plus shipping in a pvc tube. LMK. Thanks, Dan

[72longbed]

Ok Dan, first of all that is the 73-87 setup. Look at the pictures of the one above yours and see the difference.

Next, with all due respect, I can buy the 73-87 complete unit (all parts that make up the unit) BRAND NEW from Moog or TRW for 1/2 what you want to charge me for yours. It's all still available.

I'm looking to retain the original style 70-72 front unit. It is different from what you have there. Just looking for one in better shape than mine.

Thanks anyway.
72

[72longbed]

I'm still lookin for a good 70-72 Dana 44 long tie rod.

Anybody??

[WETOWM]

I have some other 4x4 parts at my brothers i am going by there saturday i will look

[franken]

I'm thinking that when the open knuckle D44 came into use it was shared into the later years of the 73-87 trucks and maybe a bit later til IFS (inferior front suspension ) came about.

The 88-91 Blazers and Subs I think were the same body style. No doubt Dodge used the same (I think).

Not to mention the D44 was used by other manufacturers. Grab a few phone pics, a few measurements, and head for the scrapyard

[Desert Rat]

I have one it is stripped to bare metal and has good threads. As well as it is not bent, it does have some minor pitting that I can send a picture of. $135.00 shipped

[72longbed]

Desert Rat,
PM sent.

72

[Desert Rat]

This is a picture of the pitted area, the pitting is not bad at all. I just wanted to disclose that it was there.

[72longbed]

PM on it's way ....

[Desert Rat]

pm sent to 72 longbed

[jimer1964]

that part looks brand new!I would be interested if 72longbed passes!

[Desert Rat]

noted jimer1964 if 72longbed passes i will let u know right away, thank you

[72longbed]

Desert Rat ... Good to go ... Send it.

72

[Desert Rat]

sold to 72longbed pmt pending

[72longbed]

'Electric Money' in your account. Gotta love that modern technology!!!

Thanks D. R.

72longbed

[Desert Rat]

Jimer1964, I have another Front 4x4 Tie Rod Center Link, if you are interested I have included pictures.
It does have some scratches and pitting as shown in pictures. The threads are good, its not seized up.

[jimer1964]

hi, looks like the plumber got a hold on it!

[72longbed]

Desert Rat,
were you able to ship my Center link and tie rods today?

72