yet another question please?
I am doing a frontend conversion, and the steering link from the replacement spindles are size 1/2 inch. while the tie rod ends on the car are 3/8, I realize now that I should had got the tie rods and center link/idler arms when I got the spindles from the doner car, but i thought i would simply just purchase new
tie rod ends, However! now 1/2 way into the conversion I know that I will be neededto do 1 of three things>> eithe drill out the center link ( bad idea)...
2nd option? I have read where a conversion adgusting sleeve can be used..
but where to find them? if not find these, I have thought of perhaps using the smaller tie rods and installing a brass bushing into the steering link of the spindle to reduce the size to fit the 3/8 tie rod.. ????? who as done any of these and what method is the best?
Thanks....

 

what are the spindles off of.

 

try calling mustangplus....i just upgraded my whole suspension on a 66....My center link and idler arm needed to be replaced to fit the grab a trac suspension parts....I mailed back my contol valve with the center ink to get my core charge.....so mustang plus probably has old, new, reconditioned and 3/8 and 1/2 inch sizes for sale....they are pretty good and I am sure they can get the parts you need..good luck scott

 

I got the spindles froma '63 fairlane V-8 289 car. I went back to get the other things I needed andthis place had already crush the car, I was even going to get the 289& 3 speed tranny atleast for the bell housing, it was a column shift though
at this place they think more of price of steel then the parts themselfI give 35 bucks for the complete spindles/drum brake/wheel assembly, I have bought egine for 75.00 bucks and transmission for 50.00... but you got to almost be there when the cars are brought in, otherwize to the crusher...[:@]
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Thanks for the leeds to where I may can get some of the things I need,

 

http://midnightdsigns.com/james/TieRods.htm

 

I saw mustang steve has tie rod end sleeves that allow your 6 cyl tie rod ends to fit into the larger v8 spindles. It's a cone shaped sleeve. I though about them but would not use them because you're still running skimpy 6 cyl tie rods with the weight of a v8. I'm switching everything over to v8 pieces so I can sleep better at night.

JR

 

Just buy the right parts for what you are doing , it willbe cheaper in the long run , and you will be alot happier ,. Other wise it will cost you more because other wise the car wont perform the way you want it to