Quote: 85 Ram 4 Speed post got me to wondering.So I did a little research.It looks like there was a tie rod change,both inner and outer in 79.According to my parts book( which I just noticed only goes up to 90) 72-78 inner and outer tie rods are 7.44" long.In 79 both inner and outer tie rods went to 5.16" long.Also the stud got larger in 79.But this shouldnt dicourage anyone,its just a matter of finding the correct tie rod and sleeve combo.This book is a awesome tool. If anyone needs help finding the right parts let me know.Or just go look it up at your local parts store.
Ahhhhh Looks like this might be my issue here. A 1985 truck, I guess I have the 5.16" long inner and outer tie rod ends. So I need to find 7.44 inch inner and outer tie rods that will work on my 85. Possibly just a 7.44 inch inner, that would give me about 1.5" inside the adjusting sleeve on both the inner and outer tie rod ends. Is that enough? Anyone know if a 77 inner tie rod will fit where a 85 inner tie rod was?
