Anyone know a good place to get this stuff? I am running the 7/8" tapped drag link and tie rod. I need right and left ends and one with the hole for the stabilizer to retap for the drag link and I need a short draglink end if that makes any sence. Anyway just askin for a good place to get the parts and if possible part numbers <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

So basically you want the rod ends from an 81 chevy blazer <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

thanks, I'll take what I have to the parts store and make sure that is what I want - guess that is the norm?

I borrowed the steering from someone and it works perfect so I just need to get replacement ends and get the rods tapped

Originally posted by Brandon:
<STRONG>thanks, I'll take what I have to the parts store and make sure that is what I want - guess that is the norm?

I borrowed the steering from someone and it works perfect so I just need to get replacement ends and get the rods tapped</STRONG>


I dont have the part #'s on me, but thats what I bought at the store when I did mine a few weeks back (I think? .. no Im pretty sure) if its not 81 its a few years later, like 85 or something.

I am using the following....

Tie Rod:
ES2233L for pass side (reamed hole for TRE)
ES2234R for driver side

Drag Link:
ES2027L for pitman arm (high angle)
ES2234R for pass side (mounts to TRE ES2233L)

I order my parts from carparts.com or partsamerica.com when they have coupons.

http://home.off-road.com/~bibelheimer/images/ends2.jpg

Sounds like Eric has the #'s right. I have some vehicle apps on my 44 swap page. Basically '85 Blazer.

I bought all my ends at Autozone w/ lifetime waranty. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> I think they're all around $25/ea. That Dodge one I used is more though.

thanks, glad I asked and that pic helps - I need that short drag link end, the right and left drag link ends and the one with a hole in it - off to autozone after work I go <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Eight will be glad cause I can give his back soon <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

Well here's a question.

Maybe everybody and his dog already knew this, but I found out today the hard way that the R and L in the part numbers does not (at least not always) refer to the "hand" of the thread, but to the side of the vehicle the part was on.

As it turns out, the ES375R and L I am using - the R is on the right side and has the LEFT hand threads, and vice versa.

So question is, is it convention to use the ends on the side of the vehicle opposite from the "hand" of the threads. i.e will a xxxxL (almost) always be from the left side and have RIGHt hand threads???

Anyone?

Brandon....

My numbers were for my setup with the drag link that mounts into the tie rod. ErikB is probably using two mounting holes on the steering arm to mount the tie rod and drag link. This is why he is using different numbers than I am.

Application was 85 Chevy K10 PU.

Originally posted by Eric:
<STRONG>I am using the following....

Tie Rod:
ES2233L for pass side (reamed hole for TRE)
ES2234R for driver side

Drag Link:
ES2027L for pitman arm (high angle)
ES2234R for pass side (mounts to TRE ES2233L)

I order my parts from carparts.com or partsamerica.com when they have coupons.</STRONG>

sounds like EXACTLY what I am using <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

thans a ton!

I have pictures and part numbers for exactly
the same setup as Mikes.

I'll try to post them tonight.

One more thing.....

ES2233L and ES2234R come with jam nuts. If they don't, they should.

This tie rod on this is 85 blazer. With the one rod end re-reamed. http://63.203.239.146/mike/Pictures/tierod/completed.jpg

hey your drag link end is on the wrong end <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

$108.46 for all of it at kragen.com
not bad but mcQuay Norris

$158.01 at carparts but Moog

I'll see what autozone can do when I go there..

Is that solid stock? I am having someone tap mine but after the fact and paying out my arse just wondering if I could have done it with hand tools..

How about that reamer - any specs/cost on that?

thanks!

[ 08-30-2001: Message edited by: Brandon ]

Try http://www.rockauto.com too.

Brandon,

don't hurry on my account. My runner will be sitting for a while. mcQuay Norris are made by Moog.

[ 08-30-2001: Message edited by: Eight ]

Originally posted by Eight:
<STRONG>Brandon,

don't hurry on my account. My renner will be sitting for a while. mcQuay Norris are made by Moog.</STRONG>


Thanks! Just dropped your stuff off with Grady to tap me some new stuff. Just need to get the ends and have that one end tapered and I am good to go!

Originally posted by 61Scout:
<STRONG>Try http://www.rockauto.com too.</STRONG>

thanks, they take paypal - gotta love that!

$129.88

[ 08-30-2001: Message edited by: Brandon ]

and the winner is..

the local store and NOT on-line believe it or not, $95.96 at the local autozone so that is where I am off to <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Brandon:
<STRONG>hey your drag link end is on the wrong end <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Is that solid stock? I am having someone tap mine but after the fact and paying out my arse just wondering if I could have done it with hand tools..

[ 08-30-2001: Message edited by: Brandon ]</STRONG>


Yeah, but it worked for me anyway <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> it's 1.25" .219 DOM dude, I borrowed a set of taps and did it myself with just a tap handle. .219 is pretty much the perfect size.
http://63.203.239.146/mike/Pictures/tierod/DSC00060.jpg

live n learn - thanks for the tip, next time I know (and for my back up set) but since I allready dropped mine off I'd be a complete ass if I took it back <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Mine will be solid anyway <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

i was a alignment man for 3 yrs,and work at autozone now. dude,,get moog. trust me, i wouldnt use mcquay norris. they have plastic inserts,,,,moog does not.moog is alot stronger in my opinion, and they are NOT even comparable to mcquay norris. moog is superior.

Originally posted by Brandon:
<STRONG>and the winner is..

the local store and NOT on-line believe it or not, $95.96 at the local autozone so that is where I am off to <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

i have been pricing the same things, what brand were these? i saw the partsamerica.com sold some moogs at an OK price as well

I bought em and they are the ..Norris ones, not too bad..

Compared to the yota ones they are friggin burly!

Shit man if you'd have posted earlier...

I just finished my draglink and tierod and used very high misallignment rod ends from HM Engineering (excellent stuff) and 1.25"/0.25" 4130 sleeved with 1.5" 4130.

I have the Chevy 1 ton tie rod and draglink lying around in my shed and would have given you it for free.

DS

Originally posted by mike:
<STRONG>So basically you want the rod ends from an 81 chevy blazer <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"></STRONG>
i have an 81 blazer! he he, jiMMy

Originally posted by DippStick:
<STRONG>Shit man if you'd have posted earlier...

I just finished my draglink and tierod and used very high misallignment rod ends from HM Engineering (excellent stuff) and 1.25"/0.25" 4130 sleeved with 1.5" 4130.

I have the Chevy 1 ton tie rod and draglink lying around in my shed and would have given you it for free.

DS</STRONG>

I was gonna sleeve mine, but it was too much of a PITA <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

me as well, the sleeve just looked to take up to much room on my bronco, it looks like my trac bar would beat the heck out of it

Originally posted by DippStick:
<STRONG>Shit man if you'd have posted earlier...

I just finished my draglink and tierod and used very high misallignment rod ends from HM Engineering (excellent stuff) and 1.25"/0.25" 4130 sleeved with 1.5" 4130.

I have the Chevy 1 ton tie rod and draglink lying around in my shed and would have given you it for free.

DS</STRONG>

I will take that Chevy tie-rod and drag link! Oh wait...you are in CA. Damn. Is that near LA at all?

--Steve

thanks, might as well make a couple bucks on it <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

how much beef does the one tie rod end loose when it gets reamed for the tie rod end ?

Originally posted by morpheus:
<STRONG>how much beef does the one tie rod end loose when it gets reamed for the tie rod end ?</STRONG>


Not much. to be honest.

Originally posted by mike:
<STRONG>
Not much. to be honest.</STRONG>

i'm kinda lost as to exactly what is going on here though. is this setup using a long (36-40") tie rod end like some trucks use or is this a short tie rod end screwed into some tube ? somebody help me out ...

[ 08-31-2001: Message edited by: morpheus ]

Water dog,

I'm near San Jose.

To be honest, it woould proabably cost a bit to ship it.

If you want to pay the shipping I'll be more than happy to send it.

If you are interested, drop me an email with your Zip code.

DS

Originally posted by morpheus:
<STRONG>i'm kinda lost as to exactly what is going on here though. is this setup using a long (36-40") tie rod end like some trucks use or is this a short tie rod end screwed into some tube ? somebody help me out ...

[ 08-31-2001: Message edited by: morpheus ]</STRONG>


This is a 40ish" piece of 1.25" .219 tubing with rod ends screwed into both ends. One of the rod ends (the drivers side for an 85 blazer) has a tapered hole on it stock for a steering dampener.. I just reamed it out bigger from the other side and used it on the passenger side to connect the droplink.

Originally posted by mike:
<STRONG>
This is a 40ish" piece of 1.25" .219 tubing with rod ends screwed into both ends. One of the rod ends (the drivers side for an 85 blazer) has a tapered hole on it stock for a steering dampener.. I just reamed it out bigger from the other side and used it on the passenger side to connect the droplink.</STRONG>


Gotcha. that's what i thought was going on. thanks.

Originally posted by Mike,


"I was gonna sleeve mine, but it was too much of a PITA"


It wasn't that bad really. M/C Man did all the work - I just acted as overseer, drank the beer and played with the dog <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Looks bitchin - we're going to sleeve the tie-rod the same way, it looks so good.

DS

Originally posted by DippStick:
<STRONG>Originally posted by Mike,

It wasn't that bad really. M/C Man did all the work - I just acted as overseer, drank the beer and played with the dog <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Looks bitchin - we're going to sleeve the tie-rod the same way, it looks so good.

DS</STRONG>

HAHAHA you had the easy part then! <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> I actually even have the tubing to sleeve it with, I'll see how motivated I get

Not bragging or complaining, but I just bought the following Moog TREs:

ES2010L
ES2234R
ES2026R
ES2027L

Total cost (out the door) was $215. <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">

Paul

Originally posted by Eric:
<STRONG>My numbers were for my setup with the drag link that mounts into the tie rod. ErikB is probably using two mounting holes on the steering arm to mount the tie rod and drag link. This is why he is using different numbers than I am.

Application was 85 Chevy K10 PU.</STRONG>

Nah, I just have "low" steer...

http://home.off-road.com/~bibelheimer/images/front_end.jpg

Nasvik- hope those were "lifetime waranty!" <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> (BTW... copycat! <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">)

Originally posted by ErikBeeb:
<STRONG>Nasvik- hope those were "lifetime waranty!" <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> (BTW... copycat! <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">)</STRONG>

Copycat? Mine are going on a TJ! <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Paul

i have Mcquay Norris es2027L
the opening where the taper comes out of the ball is an oval to allow more travel, or the sides are more closed in, then the ones shown here
http://home.off-road.com/~bibelheimer/images/ends2.jpg

Does anyone know the part #'s for 3/4" tread TRE with the ovel or High angle opening?

most people have insane travel and only use tie rod ends, if you use the double jointed drag link end you are not gonna over use that bad boy unless you are gumby..

Originally posted by Brandon:
<STRONG>most people have insane travel and only use tie rod ends, if you use the double jointed drag link end you are not gonna over use that bad boy unless you are gumby..</STRONG>


You can call me what you want. But I would still like to use them.

Can anyone help me out with the part #'s?

hey, can anyone point me to a place where i can order some tubing for a draglink and tie rod big enough to use with
7/8" ends ?? earlier in this thread it is said that with the 7/8-18 ends some 1.25" .219 DOM tubing is that correct ?

- jack