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Tie Rod Tube

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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.
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I got a used one from flashback f100's.
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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
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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.
Lawrenceville, Ga
1961 F100 Unibody
318 Y-block (292 +.070 bore, +.170 stroke), FMS T5-Z w/Mustang 10.5" diaphragm clutch.
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