78 F150 knuckle repair for tapered tie rod end hole?

[langester]

I just rebuilt a HP dana 44 out of a 78 F150 to trade out for the one in my Dad's truck that was needing some repairs. I am getting the D44 out of his truck to use for my disk brake conversion. I was installing the tie rod on his truck and the taper on the drivers side knuckle is a little worn out. It is on the side with the short rod end so I was hoping there is a way to fix this issue.
Is there a repair for this problem? Re ream and different rod end or maybe ream and use a tapered adapter?
As always, Thanks in advance!

 

[SteveL]

Check with bc broncos. The adapter for the f-150 tro set up might be your fix. If so it will require a little reaming to fit

 

[langester]

I will check that out. Thanks!

 

[sykanr0ng]

https://www.dufftuff.com/Tapered_Knuckle_Bushings_Dana_44_Disc_Brake_p/3735.htm

Drill 3/4 inch hole straight through then put these in the holes and weld them in.

Can be used for tie rod over or tie rod under.

 

[1sicbronconut]

https://www.dufftuff.com/Tapered_Knuckle_Bushings_Dana_44_Disc_Brake_p/3735.htm

Drill 3/4 inch hole straight through then put these in the holes and weld them in.

Can be used for tie rod over or tie rod under.

Any idea if those are Ford or Chevy taper?

 

[sykanr0ng]

Any idea if those are Ford or Chevy taper?

I have no idea, but Monster Mike is pretty good about answering PM's.
With the Chevy ends being the most commonly used the Chevy taper is what I would guess.

 

[DirtDonk]

We carry some as well that you can see on this page: https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/category/Custom_tie_rods
One is for necking down the F150 knuckles to EB size, but the other one (for tie-rod over reaming) is for the larger F150 sized tapered ends, so would work for you as well.

Paul

 

[langester]

Thanks guys! I will be checking all these suggestions out. I appreciate the help! Again and always!

 

[sykanr0ng]

There is some question whether Ford taper and Chevy taper is the same or different:

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=198781

Doesn't help that different years are not always the same taper.

 

[langester]

That is a handy piece of information, I appreciate it.
On this one I had to put 2 washers on the top of the knuckle to get the taper to tighten up. There is still a gap on the bottom side for the rubber, maybe 3/16" to 1/4". Not sure if I need to worry about it now or run it like it is. I didn't worry about stuff like this when I was younger, I have a little different outlook on stuff now.
Any advice is always welcome! Thanks everyone!