ORD tie rod and tie rod ends on 69 K10

[steelhorse]

Can you find a part number on the old one to cross over?

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by steelhorse

Can you find a part number on the old one to cross over?

I doubt it. But then again, I had no idea that there were part numbers on the axle tube housing until I read about it on this site. I'll try to clean the old one up and look it over.

Is there some sort of Chevy Manual that would have such a number? I only have the assembly manual. I don't think it has part numbers.

With as much looking I've done, I'm thinking I'll either have to get lucky and find a used one, or have one custom made.

[Vero67]

I just changed out the front axle in my 67 with one from a 69. I went to advance auto, my replacement tierod ends have the curve in them. AutoZone carries them also. Just add your truck to the garage, type in tierods, the parts and pictures will pop up. You can crossreference the numbers if needed.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by Vero67

I just changed out the front axle in my 67 with one from a 69. I went to advance auto, my replacement tierod ends have the curve in them. AutoZone carries them also. Just add your truck to the garage, type in tierods, the parts and pictures will pop up. You can crossreference the numbers if needed.

I have not had any problems finding the tie rod ends. Its the tie rod itself that isn't available.

[Vero67]

Brian did you check speedway automotive. They sell different length sleeves for street rods and old trucks.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by Vero67

Brian did you check speedway automotive. They sell different length sleeves for street rods and old trucks.

Thanks for the tip!... Looked kind of promising, but they didn't have anything that would have worked.