One Piece Tie Rod Conversion?

Looking at this older thread: https://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/1-piece-tie-rod-conversion_topic16770_page1.html it appears the following components from Advanced Adapters can be used to make up a kit very similar to Herm's?



1. 35-1/2 716830 for one piece tie rod knuckle to knuckle



2. 716819 TIE ROD END-CENTER SOCKET used on passenger side knuckle to attach end of 22.5 tie rod to pitman



3. 716821 TIE ROD END-RH THD. 11/16-18 - drivers side knuckle of the 35-1/2 end and two more for the 22.5 tie tod for a total of three



4. 716829 TIE ROD- JEEP 22.5 OAL- from center socket to pitman arm

 

On Snowshoe, I used speedway motors tie rod kits.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Plain-Tie-Rod-Drag-Link-Kit-with-11-16-Tie-Rod-Ends,3306.html

 

Getting ready to convert two of my Jeeps to one piece tie rods using a two hole steering knuckle which eliminates the need for the tie rod end with the center socket.

Appreciate the Speedway motors link, that looks like the way to go.

 

Do you have a 2 hole RH steering knuckle?
Do you have Saginaw steering?

 

No, staying with Ross box, recently rebuilt. Not interested in cutting/welding frame, just want to eliminate the middle joint and beef up the linkage.
I am purchasing two hole knuckles for later use, finishing up a scrambler moto so no time to get deeply involved with the CJ at the moment.

Looking to build what I need or buy the OEM length/setup custom by Herm. But saw this and thought it may be similar.

 

For the 2 hole knuckle swap I just finished, I used 2ea of ES62L and ES140R. I got my TRE's from NAPA
I used 1" OD x .188" wall (.624" ID) DOM tubing for the tie rods

 

From Donny @Keys5a awhile back:

"Keep in mind that a two hole knuckle is not required to run a 1-piece tie rod. It is very easy to install a 1-piece tie rod using all original pieces once you have sourced the longer tie rod.
The two hole knuckle actually slows the steering ratio slightly if all other parts remain the same."
http://www.earlycj5.com/xf_cj5/index.php?threads/124169/page-3#post-1327462

 

so most of the pieces I picked from AA are correct then as it uses the correct bend Commando passenger TRE, albeit all new parts vs reusing any of the old OEM