| thirtysixford | -- 08-22-2024 @ 6:25 PM |
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I have a huge amount of play in the drag link end that connects to the pitman arm on my '36, so I ordered a replacement Moog rod end ES416L. I have always had good results with Moog, so I went with them. When I removed the old one, it ha a tapered stud that fits into a tapered hole in the pitman arm as I expected. However the replacement rod end has a straight stud with a shoulder. I double checked the listing and confirmed the part number, application and the picture shows a straight stud. I can see that the shoulder would press up against the pitman arm and the nut when tightened would have the hole for the cotter pin exposed in the correct position, but I don't want to experiment when it comes to steering linkage. Third Gen, Dennis Carpenter etc say '35 - '48 car are the same. Looking around the web, I see tapered versions and straight ones..................any idea?????
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| kubes40 | -- 08-23-2024 @ 9:07 AM |
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If the hole in the pitman arm is tapered, you need a tapered tie rod end. That taper is what locks the end in place. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| carcrazy | -- 08-23-2024 @ 2:34 PM |
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You can purchase the tie rod ends you need from C&G. https://cgfordparts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=tie%20rod%20ends&finder%5B1%5D=4764&finder%5B2%5D=787597&finder%5B3%5D=788084&find=find
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| fearmussels | -- 08-25-2024 @ 6:43 PM |
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The original drag link ends on your '36 likely used a tapered stud because that was the standard design at the time. Modern replacement parts, even from reputable manufacturers like Moog, sometimes change the design to accommodate more recent manufacturing processes or to provide a universal fit across different applications. This could be why you're seeing a straight stud instead of a tapered one. This message was edited by fearmussels on 8-25-24 @ 6:52 PM
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| trjford8 | -- 08-26-2024 @ 7:24 AM |
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Take them back where you bought them and ask for the correct ones. Take you old one with you to show them. Only the tapered type should be used.
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