I’ve done a Scout II P/S conversion. By using an ‘81 Toyota 4x4 TRE the stock 40 series drag link is now the +/- 5” longer it needs to be to fit perfectly with the 40 drag link.
The challenge I’ve come across is that the taper in the Mini-truck TRE faces towards the back of the truck rather than the front.
The taper
The old TRE from my scrap pile vs new TRE.
The 60 series damper to install.
The stud/mount.
The damper needs to be in front to clear the Tie Rod.
Solutions?
Drill the TRE out & Make a new stud?
Reverse the taper and hope there’s enough extra length in the stud for it to fit?
Add shim to above suggestion?
Other ideas and wisdom?
The challenge I’ve come across is that the taper in the Mini-truck TRE faces towards the back of the truck rather than the front.
The taper
The old TRE from my scrap pile vs new TRE.
The 60 series damper to install.
The stud/mount.
The damper needs to be in front to clear the Tie Rod.
Solutions?
Drill the TRE out & Make a new stud?
Reverse the taper and hope there’s enough extra length in the stud for it to fit?
Add shim to above suggestion?
Other ideas and wisdom?
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