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Does anyone know what is the castle nut size of B-body tie rods? What diameter is the tie rod stud (major and minor diameter)? Should be a 7° taper afaik.
Thanks
A = The length of the threaded portion of the tie rod end
B = The thread size on the portion that the adjusting sleeve threads on to
C = The diameter at the top of the tapered portion of the stud
D = The diameter at the bottom of the tapered portion of the stud
1960 to 1969 A/B Body #ES319R & ES319L
A = 3.940"
B = 9/16-18
C = 0.554"
D = 0.626"
Taper = 1.5/FT = 7.125°
1970 to 1972 A/B Body #ES401R & ES401L
A = 4.000"
B = 9/16-18
C = 0.554"
D = 0.626"
Taper = 1.5/FT
C Body stuff depends somewhat on year/model. Here's what you need to swap onto the A Body.
Tie rod ends #ES352R & ES355L
A = 4.000"
B = 11/16-18
C = 0.558"
D = 0.626"
Taper = 1.5FT
A Bodies all use the same tie rod sleeves. Tie rod sleeve specs are as follows.