Chevy tie rod ends Conversion

[dgold_881]

Has anyone done this on a 76 bronco? I'm looking at the one from Ballistic Fabrication. My question is what are the tie rod lengths needed for the front dana 44? Is it a standard size across the board for dana 44's ?

 

[surveyor5]

I will measure mine and let you know. Understand this, I have a 72 front axle with 76 knuckles installed. I don't know if this is different or not. Back to you soon.

 

[surveyor5]

My tie rod measures 48 - 7/8 inches from zert to zert. This has driven fine for eighteen years.

 

[bigmuddy]

Lots of people here running the chevy TRE. They will all be a bit different depending onthe knuckles being run. You might also check moabmike in the vendor forum for a reasonably priced kit.

Ben

 

[dnewman9]

I bought the ballistic kit. I would mock your links up to ensure you have adjustability and then weld. Copying anyone else's setup will likely lead to you doing it a second time.
Dennis

 

[dgold_881]

Thats just it I don't know how much play on each side of the TR that I need.
Do I just measure the total distance between the TR holes order that size then hack it down as needed to get enough adjustment play on either side?

I bought the ballistic kit. I would mock your links up to ensure you have adjustability and then weld. Copying anyone else's setup will likely lead to you doing it a second time.
Dennis

 

[needabronco]

Measure the distance from stud to stud on your OLD setup. Then measure the length of your new tie rod ends, you want about 1/4" of threads or a little less exposed. That should give you the length of tube you need.

 

[dnewman9]

I threaded on the jamb nut, with weldable bung and measured the distance between where the tie rods should be. I then tacked it together and made sure I could get my toe in right. Once that was done I finished welded the bungs. That is another whole process, weld 1/4 at a time opposite sides and let it cool so you do not weld through. There is a better write up on here somewhere.
Dennis

 

[broncnaz]

Keep in mind that you may run into wheel fitment issues with 76 knuckles and ch#vy TRE's. Most people have to run spacers unless they go to bigger wheels.

 

[deltarat]

Keep in mind that you may run into wheel fitment issues with 76 knuckles and ch#vy TRE's. Most people have to run spacers unless they go to bigger wheels.

Would 16" wheels be OK?

 

[fablife]

here's a write up I did a long time ago. it's on the DeepSouthEB.com webpage
it was done on a 73 Bronco with F150 disc brake conversion. hth, JD
http://deepsoutheb.com/tech/CTRconv.html