Dodge and GM tie rod ends

[JOSEPH169]

Do the tie rod ends for Dodge and GM us the same taper and thread pitch?

 

[4x4junkie]

An '80s to '93 Dodge W250 or W350 w/4500lb front axle no doubt has the same size 1.5" taper-per-foot & 7/8"-18 thread as the GM ¾-ton ends commonly used for heavy duty steering conversions.
The Dodge thread lengths are a little shorter, however if you have no need for the additional connection point the LH-side GM part has, the Dodge ends make for a cleaner installation.
Note that the Dodge parts don't come with jam nuts, so you'll need to source those separately.

Raybestos pt#
401-1134 RH
401-1198 LH

Moog pt#
ES2010R RH
ES2010L LH



GM pt# (just for future searches)

Raybestos pt#
401-1274 RH
401-1275 LH

Moog pt#
ES2234R RH
ES2233L LH

I much prefer Raybestos Pro-Grade stuff over Moog for reliability.

 

[JOSEPH169]

Good to know, I just looked at your cardomain page 4x4junkie and it appears that you're using dodge tie rod ends on the steering knuckles.. Are you using them on the centerlink section too?

 

[4x4junkie]

Yep, Dodge ends both tie rods.
The centerlink (pitman arm) TRE is a stock RBV end (RH-outer, IIRC). I had thought of upgrading it also, but eventually my plan is to put hydro-assist on it (which takes much of the load off at the pitman arm).

 

[JOSEPH169]

Yep, Dodge ends both tie rods.
The centerlink (pitman arm) TRE is a stock RBV end (RH-outer, IIRC). I had thought of upgrading it also, but eventually my plan is to put hydro-assist on it (which takes much of the load off at the pitman arm).

ok good to know. Hydro assist would be pretty sweet just have other plans before I tackle that.