Projects Help: tie rods mounted on top, not under

So I'm trying to put some bat wings on my axle, but the location of the tie rod keeps them from mounting. I noticed on my dads roadster that the tie rod ends go into the tie rod arm from the top rather than the bottom. How do I achieve this? This will solve my problem but mine won't work. Thank you!



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you need to ream the existing holes . reamers are available from snap on .

 

Does it not need to have that taper? Or will a reamer give it that taper


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It is a tapered reamer.

 

You use a tapered reamer, you can get one thru Speedway also of the right taper.

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How will I determine the taper?


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Speedway has the correct reamer for Ford.Think its 7*

 

the taper is 7 degrees or 1-1/2" per foot

this is it: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Tapered-Ball-Joint-Reamer-7-Degree,2918.html

 

someone in your area may have one you could borrow or do it for you

i have two of those reamers , stop by my place and i will do them for you....just buy me lunch

 

Thanks everyone. I might know someone with one



You close to Carthage Missouri?

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You can only ream them half way; mark a tie rod end far it goes in the bottom and just do the top side until the end goes to your mark.

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last ford spindles I did I was able to ream about 2/3 deep for more surface contact but had to use a washer below the nut to line up the cotter. like Rich states pull the rubber boot off you tie rod ends and mark the end of the taper . ream your steering arm until you hit the mark or till you feel there is enough meat touching. 50% or more would make me feel safe.

 

Thank you all


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You might look at tapered end mills they can be bought cheaper.http://www.industrialboys.com/colum...008&referer=&compidcookieset&sessioncookieset

 

Thanks for that! Speedway's cheap one is $90

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