Is the '57-'60 tie rod tube a suitable replacement for '61-'64? In the master parts catalog, the '57-'60 tube has the same thread size for the tie rod ends and has only about 1/4" difference in length with the same axle rating. Anyone know if it will actually work?
'61-'64 don't seem to be available anywhere, without going to a jam nut style of adjuster, which I don't really like if there is not a good way to grab the tube to tighten and later loosen the nuts. I also like the stock method of clamping the tube in place.
Tie Rod Tube
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Tie Rod Tube
Lawrenceville, Ga
1961 F100 Unibody
318 Y-block (292 +.070 bore, +.170 stroke), FMS T5-Z w/Mustang 10.5" diaphragm clutch.
1961 F100 Unibody
318 Y-block (292 +.070 bore, +.170 stroke), FMS T5-Z w/Mustang 10.5" diaphragm clutch.
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Re: Tie Rod Tube
I got a used one from flashback f100's.
The months may change, but I am always APRIL
'63 F100 Custom Cab 223inline 6, 3speed manual- mostly stock
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Truck has been home in CA,OR,WA,NJ,VA since it's birth in San Jose Jan63
'63 F100 Custom Cab 223inline 6, 3speed manual- mostly stock
https://www.youtube.com/coastiereid
Truck has been home in CA,OR,WA,NJ,VA since it's birth in San Jose Jan63
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Re: Tie Rod Tube
99% we discussed this a very long time ago and gave it the thumbs up
remember
1/8" per side is only a couple threads so no real issue there
remember
1/8" per side is only a couple threads so no real issue there
1966 F250 4x4
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
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1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
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Re: Tie Rod Tube
Yep, 2012. I swear I did a search. Crazy how that works.
http://slick60s.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=28007
The '57-'60 ones are readily available and priced reasonably, so that is what I will get.
http://slick60s.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=28007
The '57-'60 ones are readily available and priced reasonably, so that is what I will get.
Lawrenceville, Ga
1961 F100 Unibody
318 Y-block (292 +.070 bore, +.170 stroke), FMS T5-Z w/Mustang 10.5" diaphragm clutch.
1961 F100 Unibody
318 Y-block (292 +.070 bore, +.170 stroke), FMS T5-Z w/Mustang 10.5" diaphragm clutch.