MatthewMcD
SILVER Star
So, today was "replace the tie rod ends day. Before I started unpacking the replacement ends I sized them up comparing them to the existing ones. I have a May '75 FJ40 left hand drive. The front disk brakes (I guess) were added by the PO. (or the PPO).
So, I am not an expert in what each arm and rod is called, so apologies for the descriptions.
Anyway, the issue is that the replacement rod end that has the hole in it is WAY shorter than the one on my '40.
Talking to the kind folks at FJParts, they think that during the disk installation the mechanic changed out the parts using different lengths to keep the geometry. So now I am stuck trying to figure out what I have. I took the following photos and measured all the rods to try and paint a picture of what I have. It looks like the other 4 tie rod ends will work, but I haven't done any disassembly in case the sage advice I get here steers me in a different direction.
The unthreaded portion is about 7" long with about 5.25" between pivot centers.
Passenger side brake and tie rod ends.
The lower rod measures about 28" from end to end without the ends.
The longer rod measures about 38.5"
I'll post the photos of the driver's side as a reply for those wanting to see all the joints.
I'd like to figure out if they used a part from another vehicle or if this change to disk uses standard replacement parts so I can complete the upgrade.
So, I am not an expert in what each arm and rod is called, so apologies for the descriptions.
Anyway, the issue is that the replacement rod end that has the hole in it is WAY shorter than the one on my '40.
Talking to the kind folks at FJParts, they think that during the disk installation the mechanic changed out the parts using different lengths to keep the geometry. So now I am stuck trying to figure out what I have. I took the following photos and measured all the rods to try and paint a picture of what I have. It looks like the other 4 tie rod ends will work, but I haven't done any disassembly in case the sage advice I get here steers me in a different direction.
The unthreaded portion is about 7" long with about 5.25" between pivot centers.
Passenger side brake and tie rod ends.
The lower rod measures about 28" from end to end without the ends.
The longer rod measures about 38.5"
I'll post the photos of the driver's side as a reply for those wanting to see all the joints.
I'd like to figure out if they used a part from another vehicle or if this change to disk uses standard replacement parts so I can complete the upgrade.
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