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MOPARMITCH said
I remember I used C body tie rods and sleeves when I restored that 68 roadrunner. Yes they are larger. And stronger.

When strength is the concern, do as we did on our Baja Bugs. Remove the rod ends and clamps, slide a piece of closely matching tubing over the tie rod, cut to proper length of course, plug weld in place :D