1 ton axles on 69 CJ5

How do you have both tie rods connected on the passenger side?

 

That is the problem isn't it?
You can source the elusive double tie rod knuckle from a Jeepster front end like I did or Herm sells conversion tie rods and links.
His kits come with a passenger side tie rod end that has a hole in it for the drag link TRE. I think they're available elsewhere too.

http://www.hermtheoverdriveguy.com/id83.htm

 

Outstanding! That will get me on my way! Thanks I'll keep y'all posted

 

The steering you posted looks like the stock Ross system. Might look in the sticky post about showing your Saginaw steering system. I think it's in the builds section. Also use the search function. Tons of info there. You can also get the double hole knuckle from early wagoneers and Jeep pu's with closed Knicks fronts. Also look at '71 and older IH Scout 80's and 800's as they can be used as well. Herm, R&P, Partsmike, all offer tie rods, drag links, tre's, and often the double hole knuckle.

 

So much for "elusive". And here I thought I found something special. Thanks, buzz-kill.

 

I do my best
They are getting harder to come by but the Jeepster is not the only source.
Now the Jeepster Saginaw steering box mount could be considered elusive....

 

It sure is a lot easier to find these parts now that I know what I'm looking for... Thanks guys!

 

It took a week end to swap mine out after reading all the posts an such here then getting all the parts ready.

 

This is the path my last TJ build took. Eventually I became tired of how bad it handled driving to the trailhead, and all our local trails lost alot of their challenge. I ended up selling it because it was a barely legal (I knew a guy) borderline trailer queen. Before you take advice from the "bigger, badder, more flex, 1 tons guys" on the other forums. Consider your ACTUAL intended use (and be honest) most of the world can survive on 1/2 ton axles and 35 inch or smaller tires if they are honest with themselves.

FWIW, I am building a 1951 cj3a with 33's swapped in rear 44 (centered, flanged) and a front disc braked D30. I will be keeping the flathead motor and running 33's and lockers. I fully intend to run some moderate or better trails and struggle a bit in some spots, but I will have one hell of a good time doing it. This build will not spiral out of control as fast as the last one did......

Most of that "advice" comes from internet tough guy,

my $.02, take it or leave it!

 

So I take it you guys have met my brother-in-law?

In all seriousness, that’s fantastic info. Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind in the future.