[Brandon]

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">

 

[mike]

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

 

[Brandon]

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

 

[mike]

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.

 

[Eric]

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.

 

[ErikB]

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.

 

[Brandon]

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">

 

[BillaVista]

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?

 

[Eric]

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.

 

[Brandon]

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!

 

[Monkeyboy]

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

I'll try to post them tonight.

 

[Eric]

One more thing.....

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

 

[mike]

This tie rod on this is 85 blazer. With the one rod end re-reamed.

 

[Brandon]

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 ]

 

[Ben W]

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

 

[Eight]

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 ]

 

[Brandon]

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!

 

[Brandon]

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 ]

 

[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">

 

[mike]

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.