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ChadW · 09-16-2021, 11:36 AM

Hello all..
I am building a custom 66 with a custom crossmember and a mustang power rack..question is, whats the best way to connect the steering rods from the rack to the spindle...I know that the tie rod connection point on the spindle is tapered...on my rack, i have heim joints...I assume the proper procedure is to drill the taper out of the spindle connection point and use a bolt with the heim and misalignment spacers...thoughts? ideas? link is to a pic of what i have...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/VZyo85fpGa2UCHNe8

**The Rocknrod** · 09-17-2021, 09:01 AM

You'll find a few ideas on this thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=620584&page=2

ChadW · 09-17-2021, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

You'll find a few ideas on this thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=620584&page=2

Nice thread...Only difference with mine, is the spindles taper goes out to 3/4" so i would have to drill my spindle out to 3/4 instead of 5/8...I wish someone made a tapered insert that I could make that hole a 5/8 straight through hole.. any ideas how to achieve that? Or is there a reducer i could use that i drill it out to a 3/4 straight through and then use a reducer that brings it back to 5/8....thoughts??

SCOTI · 09-17-2021, 02:19 PM

Some info....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...postcount=1004

Look online. They make tapered inserts that the 4wd groups use but I went the route I did because of the TRE/R&P compatibility issues.

ChadW · 09-17-2021, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Some info....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...postcount=1004

Look online. They make tapered inserts that the 4wd groups use but I went the route I did because of the TRE/R&P compatibility issues.

Thats essentially what i need to do...I need to drill mine out to 3/4 for a 3/4OD x 5/8 ID bushing...Where did you order your bushings from? I like the idea of the Oversized bushing..

SCOTI · 09-17-2021, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadW

Thats essentially what i need to do...I need to drill mine out to 3/4 for a 3/4OD x 5/8 ID bushing...Where did you order your bushings from? I like the idea of the Oversized bushing..

My 'non-generic' hardware go to: https://www.mcmaster.com/

09-16-2021, 11:36 AM	#1
ChadW Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 160	Mustang rack to spindle question Hello all.. I am building a custom 66 with a custom crossmember and a mustang power rack..question is, whats the best way to connect the steering rods from the rack to the spindle...I know that the tie rod connection point on the spindle is tapered...on my rack, i have heim joints...I assume the proper procedure is to drill the taper out of the spindle connection point and use a bolt with the heim and misalignment spacers...thoughts? ideas? link is to a pic of what i have... https://photos.app.goo.gl/VZyo85fpGa2UCHNe8

09-17-2021, 09:01 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Mustang rack to spindle question You'll find a few ideas on this thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=620584&page=2 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

09-17-2021, 02:19 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,089	Re: Mustang rack to spindle question Some info.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...postcount=1004 Look online. They make tapered inserts that the 4wd groups use but I went the route I did because of the TRE/R&P compatibility issues. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 09-17-2021 at 02:27 PM.



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