Torkmnstr
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So I found I have a later k from but want to swap to 68 linkage for better header clearance. Are the 73 tie rods compatible?
Will 73 and up tie rods fit a 68 center link?
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Torkmnstr
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Nice, I figured I’d have to tweak the length due to a different orientation and drop. Do you know off hand if the pitman arms are the same through the years? I have a manual box.
Pitman arms are different 68-72 and 73-76. With a manual steering box the output shaft has the same diameter, but the ball joint was flipped. 68-72 points up (the nut is on top of the center link), 73-76 points down. If you use a 68-72 center link you need to use a 68-72 pitman arm and idler.
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Torkmnstr
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Yup that’s the ticket. A buddy has the center link and a new pitman and idler are on order. It’s just to bad I bashed my nice new headers in for nothing. DOH
I’m not sure changing the steering linkage will help in that department. I run Doug’s D453’s on the 340 in my ‘74 Duster, they clear the 73+ steering linkage just fine.
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