Tony Pearson Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 hi after soon advice on a strange issue my dodge got a caution on its test for track rod end so though i would replace it. ordered one it came but would not fit the taper is to small, go anotherone sent and the same problem taper to small. so no im stuck are there two sizes ? bit stuck dont no what to do anyone know what size the taper is at the bottem. Cheers Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Daymond Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 if it got an advice on test, then for the mileage you do it will probably be exactly the same next year. If it were bad, unless the tester was being nice (can happen) then it would have been a fail. So although you are struggling to get one at the mo, I doubt whether it is as urgent as it might at first appear. If you have the old track rod end off, it might be an idea to take it with you, often if you get the right person at the shop, they will realise what it is similar to. But I'm sure someone on here will know more, if not most likely have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazungumagic Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 .... the taper is to small, go anotherone sent and the same problem taper to small..... Tony, Do you mean the tie rod end hole in the swivel joint bracket is too small or the tie rod end itself, is too small to fit the hole ? Are you sure the tie rod ends you received (from whom?) are for the WC or the Power Wagon. I'm unsure if there is a difference but there could well be. I know the PW steering box is less substantial than the WC, so maybe the PW track rod and track rod ends are also smaller. The WC track rod is a heavy and solid lump of iron. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Pearson Posted September 25, 2007 Author Share Posted September 25, 2007 Yes its the tie rod end its the taper part that slides in it is much to small and dont realy know what to do now as supplier says there is only one type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazungumagic Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Tony, I reckon you need a new supplier ! There may well be suppliers in the UK (maybe Dallas Autos ?), but if I was you, I would go to Midwest Military http://www.midwestmil.com/dodgewc.html and check his catalogue - email John if you can't find what you're looking for. He speaks Dodge, reasonable prices and excellent service. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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