For one thing the tapers on the early vs late center links are opposite each other. That means on your "new" link, the intended "small" end of the taper is already "big." Other than welding / brazing up the hole and re-boring it, I don't know how you would deal with that
73/ later, the pitman / idler studs point DOWN
72/ earlier, the pitman / idler studs point UPhttp://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/attachment.php?attachmentid=1714612653&stc=1&d=1366597817[/img]