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Posted: **Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:35 pm**

SteveG wrote:It took me way too long to find all this and then verify that it fit (Kris did the actual fitment checking), so I thought I'd post the info to keep you you guys from having to do the legwork again.

The following image gives you Raybestos (used to be Spicer) part numbers for upgrading (larger diameter) the tie rod ends for the right wheel. I looked and looked for replacements for the short side but just couldn't find anything... close, but not close enough.

You can buy these replacements at NAPA stores or anywhere that sells Raybestos chassis parts. These are the blue-booted high-quality stuff that stock-class racers use.

Also noteworthy, even on the heavier trucks that used the following heavy duty long tie rod, Ford stuck with the smaller diameter stuff on the short side.

Maybe the short side is not really a problem? Can some of the stock class racers verify this?

Google search on this brought up this thread and this info. Solid easy find for good data. Thanks! I found a couple of the raybestos professional series parts on clearance and open box and found all three parts pieces for less than $100. I'd like to go with a crossover steering eventually but this should get me through an upcoming baja trip.

Posted: **Thu Mar 12, 2015 5:22 pm**

I should update that post. Unless you're buying FoMoCo parts, I don't think it's a good swap. The Spicer stuff (which is now Raybestos) is not what it used to be. I bet the stock, factory parts are stronger than the larger diameter, softer material aftermarket parts.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2015 9:11 pm**

Hrm. Well that's a bummer. I bought the raybestos professional line stuff hoping that would be decent quality over their service line. At least It was cheap. I'm going to sleeve it with chromoly as well so hopefully will be better than stock but I'll bring stocks along as spares. I'll report back with how the quality looks.

Posted: **Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:38 pm**

You weren't kidding about quality issues on raybestos parts. They only decided to tap one side of this guy apparently.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a298/ ... B46D5F.jpg

Tie rod looks okay. I sleeved it, hopefully it will hold up.

Posted: **Tue May 19, 2015 9:00 pm**

Sleeved Raybestos pro parts held up fine for Baja pounding down at NORRA this year.

Posted: **Wed May 20, 2015 10:11 pm**

This thread has a ton of great info, thanks guys.

Just one question regarding my 71 F100 with an autofab front end. My tie rods are shot, and I want to replace them for ease of mine seeing as how I have my truck apart. I can't find the centerlink anywhere, with the extra adjustments that autofab used. I sent an email to them but feel bad for bothering.

Is the centerlink the ambulance one? Looks similar, and would make sense. Would just like to get some clarification before I throw money at parts. My guess is centerlink is ambulance, and the rest is normal from the looks of it.

Posted: **Wed May 20, 2015 10:58 pm**

Just call Autofab. Anyone there would be happy to steer you in the right direction. Tell them GFB sent you and they'll be even happier!

Posted: **Thu May 21, 2015 6:44 am**

I see what u did there, Steve.

Posted: **Wed Aug 26, 2015 9:10 am**

I tried ordering ambulance tie rods at autozone and was told they've been discontinued... I'm thinking autozone shmuck. Anyone else had an issue?

Posted: **Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:13 pm**

We got ours from the Ford dealer.

Posted: **Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:42 pm**

At your front door in 2 days

Posted: **Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:52 pm**

Gotta love the bolt, red ! saying "this does not fit your 1996 Ford Bronco". Man if we listened to parts counter guys....

Posted: **Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:58 pm**

It fits like glove! Great upgrade, I've had mine for 2 years going strong.

Posted: **Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:53 pm**

Thanks fellas!

Posted: **Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:44 pm**

I assume they don't work on wider front ends? I may be wrong????

I am going to probably be copying Chris Wilson's Bronco setup with a direct threaded 1.5" 4130 swingers and 7/8 hiems.

Posted: **Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:59 pm**

I'd love more infor on Sandy Cone's set up with the saginaw box and tre's. Google isn't bringing much up. Did anyone ever get a chance to check it out?

Posted: **Thu Aug 27, 2015 4:50 am**

Wrightracing.net wrote:I assume they don't work on wider front ends? I may be wrong????

I am going to probably be copying Chris Wilson's Bronco setup with a direct threaded 1.5" 4130 swingers and 7/8 hiems.

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Suggest reading my thread on how to deal with rotating Heims. Chris and I both have that drooping tie rod issue. I will have a new reply on that thread today

Posted: **Thu Aug 27, 2015 12:00 pm**

Seabass wrote:I'd love more infor on Sandy Cone's set up with the saginaw box and tre's. Google isn't bringing much up. Did anyone ever get a chance to check it out?

We've had a couple guys (can't remember who) who had seen it in person & either had pics or were going to try. I don't remember ever seeing any pics though & I'd love to!

Posted: **Mon Oct 05, 2015 11:16 pm**

Found this cool widget from ruff stuff that would allow you to build a factory style system with dom and TRE's of your choice. Curious of larger gm joints get better/same angle.

http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/threads/stee ... er.160765/

Posted: **Tue Oct 06, 2015 6:17 am**

Try it a report back. I'd buy it if it took the slop out of the wheel

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