Steering component issue, HELP

[suxtobu65]

Im finally converting my 65 C10 to front disc. I'm using donor 83 c10 spindles.

My problem, The outer tie rod ends.. On my 65 the tie rod end threads are 5/8. On the 83 they are 11/16 thread. The 65 tie rod end adjusting sleeve wont expand enough for the 83 TR end to screw in...

I can't find any parts sites that give these measurements. Are 5/8 thread TR ends available for 83 spindles? I'm ready to make my own, but thought I'd ask first....

Thanks

[jtrichard]

try this it may be what you need

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Have you bought the adapters yet? If not I can probably save you some money... I know these can be bought at most places for about $49 but this place builds race car stuff and makes those adapters for $14 each.

Just call and talk to Randy. Make sure to tell him the 11/16-18 is RH (right hand) and the 5/8-18 is left hand. The length for these trucks is 5-1/4"

One thing no one tells you is you have to use the 65-70 OUTER as the INNER or you will end up with 2 ends that have RH threads (they won't adjust that way!)

http://www.dcaracing.com/cat_steering.html

Rg

[jtrichard]

this should help http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332740 the one above did not work for me

[Captainfab]

I've always just changed the entire steering linkage to the later model assembly. You will have to drill 2 holes to mount the later model idler arm though. Then there's no confusion later on when you need replacement parts.