Need new center link for '68 C-10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bamafrost · 12-31-2009, 04:54 PM

Have been tearing down my '68 C10 with a buddy at his shop. Bought all new MOOG stuff for the front end with the exception of the center drag link which I was going to re-use as I am told they seldom wear out and only require replacement if damaged.

Somehow the old/stcok factory center link and everything attached to it is just plain gone. The old FE stuff was tossed by somebody...but the center link must have gone with it.

I have checked with AutoZone, Advance, O'Reilly, Classic Industries and LMC and nobody has one. Help...I am ready to break out the 12 gauge. haha

Where can I get a new one? Thanks in advance for any help.

Other info:
Have power steering if that matters. 305 V8 with 700R and McCaughy 2.5" dropped spindles with 1" DMJ front coil drop and McCaughy 5 lug front disc swap kit.

Tom

*2tons of fun* · 12-31-2009, 05:11 PM

i have one.

bamafrost · 12-31-2009, 05:31 PM

Used or new? Is it in good shape?

What would you sell it for? Shipping to 35634 (Florence, AL) ...probably would fit into one of those "if it fits it ships boxes from the post office" that cost about $10 anywhere in the US.

You can either PM me or email me @ bamafrost@yahoo.com.

Thanks. Tom

chevy_mike · 12-31-2009, 09:25 PM

I believe you have to get them used as no one I am aware of makes a new one.

*2tons of fun* · 12-31-2009, 10:25 PM

its from a 70.

there is nothing that can go wrong with them unless you bend it.

they flat rate shipping boxes arent nearly big enough.

ill do $35 for it.

but i have to make sure it hasent been sent to china yet as scrap iron. i swaped out my entire front clip and steer and threw it all in the scrap bin at work, i wont know till monday.

bamafrost · 12-31-2009, 10:36 PM

Are the '70's interchangeable with the '68"s? Thanks. Let me know if it's in China. If so I'll probably see it at Wal-Mart soon. haha

Let me know...thanks.

Tom

Bus Ted Knuckle · 01-01-2010, 12:04 AM

I had one I would have given you, sat in my shop for years, then I scrapped it.

One from a 70 will work.

Mondo · 01-02-2010, 05:02 PM

I know it may sound dumb, but make sure you put it back on the right way (ends facing forward)... bought my truck with it installed backwards. The outside tire crabbed real bad when turning sharply and everyone (at least 2 alignment shops) thought it was because the truck was lowered. Only after breaking a tie-rod and taking a picture to show here was it noticed that the center link was backwards (another great reason to be part of this forum).

bamafrost · 01-02-2010, 06:23 PM

No such thing as a dumb bit of advice. Hey, if I had 1/2 a brain I wouldn't have "lost" it in the first place. Thanks for the heads up. Tom

blazerboy72 · 01-02-2010, 07:16 PM

Do you have a picture of the part you need? I have to complete front clips and im planning on using a rack so I want be needing it.

bamafrost · 01-03-2010, 12:29 PM

No photo. Sorry. It's the mostly straight center drag link...ends are bent in toward the front of the vehicle to accept the tie rods. If I can find a similar image on this site I'll send you a PM withit shown. Thanks for responding. Tom

Heartbeat of America · 01-03-2010, 12:46 PM

Try Pull a Part South in Atlanta. 3 C10's hit the yard last month and they are prime for the picking. They have a 69, 70, and 72 all LWB.

mbgmike · 01-03-2010, 05:30 PM

No company makes them. We looked forever. We can get them made but the minimum order is too high for a part that you can still dig up used.

bamafrost · 01-04-2010, 10:01 AM

Thanks for the input...if a few different options on the board don't occur I am off to Hotlanta with a toolbox in my hand (sung to "Gwanta Alabama with a Banjo on my knee")

Thanks. Tom

bamafrost · 01-04-2010, 10:02 AM

Bump & Grind... thanks for the info. I'll find one I am sure. Tom

bamafrost · 01-04-2010, 10:35 AM

2 tons of fun

Tried to send you a PM with no luck. Did you get the center link from the dumpster? Let me know. You can email me at bamafrost@yahoo.com Tom

greg65 · 01-04-2010, 02:46 PM

If 2 tons of fun cannot find his centerlink I have one off of a 1968 GMC truck.

63chevyll · 01-04-2010, 03:15 PM

In case no one answered

Im pretty sure you can use a 73 and up if you change all steering comonents
(Idler, Inner and outer TRE's, sleeves ect) and ream spindles...or put 73+ spindles on it.

But NO, 73= wont just bolt in, they ends are smaller and i think the width may be different

71 and 72 might work as a direct bolt in

12-31-2009, 04:54 PM	#1
bamafrost Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florence, Alabama Posts: 157	Need new center link for '68 C-10 Have been tearing down my '68 C10 with a buddy at his shop. Bought all new MOOG stuff for the front end with the exception of the center drag link which I was going to re-use as I am told they seldom wear out and only require replacement if damaged. Somehow the old/stcok factory center link and everything attached to it is just plain gone. The old FE stuff was tossed by somebody...but the center link must have gone with it. I have checked with AutoZone, Advance, O'Reilly, Classic Industries and LMC and nobody has one. Help...I am ready to break out the 12 gauge. haha Where can I get a new one? Thanks in advance for any help. Other info: Have power steering if that matters. 305 V8 with 700R and McCaughy 2.5" dropped spindles with 1" DMJ front coil drop and McCaughy 5 lug front disc swap kit. Tom __________________ Bamafrost "Wars fought, uprisings quelled, Coup d'Etats planned...right after my nap". '68 Rambler American 2 door post Built 340/727/8.75 w 3.73 posi '68 C10 shortie soon to have a 2.5/4 drop and new Americans: 16" x 8" chrome IROC's

12-31-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 i have one.

12-31-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
bamafrost Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florence, Alabama Posts: 157	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 Used or new? Is it in good shape? What would you sell it for? Shipping to 35634 (Florence, AL) ...probably would fit into one of those "if it fits it ships boxes from the post office" that cost about $10 anywhere in the US. You can either PM me or email me @ bamafrost@yahoo.com. Thanks. Tom __________________ Bamafrost "Wars fought, uprisings quelled, Coup d'Etats planned...right after my nap". '68 Rambler American 2 door post Built 340/727/8.75 w 3.73 posi '68 C10 shortie soon to have a 2.5/4 drop and new Americans: 16" x 8" chrome IROC's

12-31-2009, 09:25 PM	#4
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 I believe you have to get them used as no one I am aware of makes a new one. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

12-31-2009, 10:25 PM	#5
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 its from a 70. there is nothing that can go wrong with them unless you bend it. they flat rate shipping boxes arent nearly big enough. ill do $35 for it. but i have to make sure it hasent been sent to china yet as scrap iron. i swaped out my entire front clip and steer and threw it all in the scrap bin at work, i wont know till monday.

12-31-2009, 10:36 PM	#6
bamafrost Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florence, Alabama Posts: 157	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 Are the '70's interchangeable with the '68"s? Thanks. Let me know if it's in China. If so I'll probably see it at Wal-Mart soon. haha Let me know...thanks. Tom __________________ Bamafrost "Wars fought, uprisings quelled, Coup d'Etats planned...right after my nap". '68 Rambler American 2 door post Built 340/727/8.75 w 3.73 posi '68 C10 shortie soon to have a 2.5/4 drop and new Americans: 16" x 8" chrome IROC's

01-01-2010, 12:04 AM	#7
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 I had one I would have given you, sat in my shop for years, then I scrapped it. One from a 70 will work. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

01-02-2010, 05:02 PM	#8
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 I know it may sound dumb, but make sure you put it back on the right way (ends facing forward)... bought my truck with it installed backwards. The outside tire crabbed real bad when turning sharply and everyone (at least 2 alignment shops) thought it was because the truck was lowered. Only after breaking a tie-rod and taking a picture to show here was it noticed that the center link was backwards (another great reason to be part of this forum).

01-02-2010, 06:23 PM	#9
bamafrost Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florence, Alabama Posts: 157	Thanks Mondo No such thing as a dumb bit of advice. Hey, if I had 1/2 a brain I wouldn't have "lost" it in the first place. Thanks for the heads up. Tom __________________ Bamafrost "Wars fought, uprisings quelled, Coup d'Etats planned...right after my nap". '68 Rambler American 2 door post Built 340/727/8.75 w 3.73 posi '68 C10 shortie soon to have a 2.5/4 drop and new Americans: 16" x 8" chrome IROC's Last edited by bamafrost; 01-02-2010 at 06:23 PM. Reason: typo

01-02-2010, 07:16 PM	#10
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 Do you have a picture of the part you need? I have to complete front clips and im planning on using a rack so I want be needing it.

01-03-2010, 12:29 PM	#11
bamafrost Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florence, Alabama Posts: 157	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 No photo. Sorry. It's the mostly straight center drag link...ends are bent in toward the front of the vehicle to accept the tie rods. If I can find a similar image on this site I'll send you a PM withit shown. Thanks for responding. Tom __________________ Bamafrost "Wars fought, uprisings quelled, Coup d'Etats planned...right after my nap". '68 Rambler American 2 door post Built 340/727/8.75 w 3.73 posi '68 C10 shortie soon to have a 2.5/4 drop and new Americans: 16" x 8" chrome IROC's

01-03-2010, 12:46 PM	#12
Heartbeat of America Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Morrow GA Posts: 39	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 Try Pull a Part South in Atlanta. 3 C10's hit the yard last month and they are prime for the picking. They have a 69, 70, and 72 all LWB.

01-03-2010, 05:30 PM	#13
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 No company makes them. We looked forever. We can get them made but the minimum order is too high for a part that you can still dig up used.

01-04-2010, 10:01 AM	#14
bamafrost Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florence, Alabama Posts: 157	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 Thanks for the input...if a few different options on the board don't occur I am off to Hotlanta with a toolbox in my hand (sung to "Gwanta Alabama with a Banjo on my knee") Thanks. Tom __________________ Bamafrost "Wars fought, uprisings quelled, Coup d'Etats planned...right after my nap". '68 Rambler American 2 door post Built 340/727/8.75 w 3.73 posi '68 C10 shortie soon to have a 2.5/4 drop and new Americans: 16" x 8" chrome IROC's

01-04-2010, 10:02 AM	#15
bamafrost Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florence, Alabama Posts: 157	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 Bump & Grind... thanks for the info. I'll find one I am sure. Tom __________________ Bamafrost "Wars fought, uprisings quelled, Coup d'Etats planned...right after my nap". '68 Rambler American 2 door post Built 340/727/8.75 w 3.73 posi '68 C10 shortie soon to have a 2.5/4 drop and new Americans: 16" x 8" chrome IROC's



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01-04-2010, 10:35 AM	#16
bamafrost Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florence, Alabama Posts: 157	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 2 tons of fun Tried to send you a PM with no luck. Did you get the center link from the dumpster? Let me know. You can email me at bamafrost@yahoo.com Tom __________________ Bamafrost "Wars fought, uprisings quelled, Coup d'Etats planned...right after my nap". '68 Rambler American 2 door post Built 340/727/8.75 w 3.73 posi '68 C10 shortie soon to have a 2.5/4 drop and new Americans: 16" x 8" chrome IROC's

01-04-2010, 02:46 PM	#17
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 If 2 tons of fun cannot find his centerlink I have one off of a 1968 GMC truck. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

01-04-2010, 03:15 PM	#18
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Need new center link for '68 C-10 In case no one answered Im pretty sure you can use a 73 and up if you change all steering comonents (Idler, Inner and outer TRE's, sleeves ect) and ream spindles...or put 73+ spindles on it. But NO, 73= wont just bolt in, they ends are smaller and i think the width may be different 71 and 72 might work as a direct bolt in

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