Ford tie rod end with 5/8" thread?

Is there a commonly available Ford tie rod end with the 7º stud taper, but with 5/8"-18 thread rather than the usual 11/16"-18 thread? The only ones I've found with a 5/8-18 thread are GM parts, and they do not have the same stud taper as the Ford end. Found nothing in a search here. I did find that So-Cal has them in stainless steel, but $100 for a pair of tie rod ends ain't in my game plan.

Bob

 

try rethreading the 11/16 to 5/8. I used to do this before I bought (expensive) 11/16 tap. Seemed to wok fine .... I might have a couple I used for free if I can find them you would need to pay the shipping from Canada tho ....

 

look in speedway motors i think i just ordered some from them

 

meengrinch is right on...go to speedwaymotors.com----god stuff....

 

I checked with them. All of their Ford tie rod ends have the usual 11/16-18 thread. Maybe I missed something. Got a part number?

Bob

 

Another thought. Buy a Helicoil set for 5/8-18 thread. The tap is correct for Ford 11/16-18 thread plus possibilities for other repairs.

 

did any one come up with anything on this?? im having this same problem. speedway does NOT sale the 5/8 tie rods. only ones that i found are so-cal for 50 bucks a pop.

 

Try your local NAPA store. I thought Ford PU trucks where all 5/8-18 L&R

Pat

 

no, the ford truck tie rods are larger. i have some and they wont fit in my tie rod sleeve. i may just send the sleeve back and get the larger sleeve. i just dont want to drill my spindles for hiems

 

Guys,
This is an old post, but I am in the same boat. Does anyone know what year or part number at NAPA might work for a 5/8" - 18 tie rod end with the Ford taper? Thanks, Jerry

 

I think you should look at the small fords; Falcons comets of the early [60/65] years..How ever while the taper may still be 7° it may be smaller dia and sit too deep in taper hole..

 

Does this help?

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tie-rod-threads-part-and-oem-applications.95063/

Go down to Unkl Ian's and read his post

 

Believe older Jeeps had same taper but the thread size...?

 

Pleased this thread got resurrected as otherwise I'd not have seen this suggestion which I think will get me out if a minor jam. Thank you, I'd have never thought of that!
Chris