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Those are weird looking heim joints.
Just did a little more digging on the moog site and they list the stud thread size as 5/8. Might not be the right ones after all.
https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/universal_outer_tie_rod_ends.asp
:P
Ok, took more measurements on the actual taper, and @bigblock72 does appear to be right. Even thought the stud thread size is different between the 2 ends I have, the taper appears to be the same. I measured ~.76" on the large end and ~.68" on the small end.
Moog lists the es2010L/R as .776 large and .675 small. The es2010 might not be what I have now, but it looks like they will work. The only difference should be the size of the nut.
I got the steering ends in and it didn't help as much as I'd hoped, so I went looking for more problems.
Luckily it turned out to just be loose bolts, so I got it tightened back down and it is MUCH better.
I decided to do a bolt check all around and found lots of looseness. Somewhere I lost one of my D-rings, radiator support mounts were loose, lost a bolt in the front bumper, and 4 bolts in the front fenders. gas tank straps were loose as well.
I've known my front body mounts were loose for awhile, so I tried to tighten them as well, but the tack welds broke loose. Going to have to pull the carpet to get to them and re-tack them in before I can properly tighten them up.
Luckily it turned out to just be loose bolts, so I got it tightened back down and it is MUCH better.
I decided to do a bolt check all around and found lots of looseness. Somewhere I lost one of my D-rings, radiator support mounts were loose, lost a bolt in the front bumper, and 4 bolts in the front fenders. gas tank straps were loose as well.
I've known my front body mounts were loose for awhile, so I tried to tighten them as well, but the tack welds broke loose. Going to have to pull the carpet to get to them and re-tack them in before I can properly tighten them up.
Blazerbash pics. I didn't get a lot of the blazer this year, just stayed behind the wheel... and broke it. Last pic is of the crack I put in the frame. 
Got it welded up on the trail thanks to @ktmoutfront and @blazinzuk , but I'm still deciding on what my plans will be for a long term fix.
Got it welded up on the trail thanks to @ktmoutfront and @blazinzuk , but I'm still deciding on what my plans will be for a long term fix.
ekajkrats
1/2 ton status
What were some recommendations for that crack? Going around the bottom edge probably adds some complications.
Don't worry, you'll get it fixed up better than ever with some triangulation.
Do you think the loose bolts might have cracked it before and metal masher just finished it off?
Plating and bracing basically. I've got to tear the area down so that I can really get in there. Unfortunately, that probably includes pulling the motor and front clip if I want to do it right.
Quite possibly. The steering has been "loose" for awhile. With the number of cracks and the severity, it's likely that it didn't all happen at once. Luckily we caught it before the front of the frame just fell off.
AZK5
1/2 ton status
Eh the leaf spring will hold it together, sort of. Looks like a great time.Plating and bracing basically. I've got to tear the area down so that I can really get in there. Unfortunately, that probably includes pulling the motor and front clip if I want to do it right.
Quite possibly. The steering has been "loose" for awhile. With the number of cracks and the severity, it's likely that it didn't all happen at once. Luckily we caught it before the front of the frame just fell off.
I don't see why you would need to pull the motor or the front clip. I would just pull the steering box off and all the wiring and plumbing on that frame rail and then plate it all and brace it and weld a triangle bar in there behind the steering box, making sure it clears the motor with the motor still in it. You'll want to weld a little at a time anyway so you don't warp it all, keep it cool.
Yeah that's not fun.Plating and bracing basically. I've got to tear the area down so that I can really get in there. Unfortunately, that probably includes pulling the motor and front clip if I want to do it right.
Quite possibly. The steering has been "loose" for awhile. With the number of cracks and the severity, it's likely that it didn't all happen at once. Luckily we caught it before the front of the frame just fell off.
I know.
I was going through the gate keeper on the Rubicon when the box fell off and the frame broke from the bottom and flipped up 90 degrees and the rag joint disintegrated and the steering wheel was spinning.
Actually the spring will push the front part of the frame up.
See my post just above
Upgrades incoming
Not pictured: ORD custom springs. (On order)
Not pictured: ORD custom springs. (On order)
Awesomeness...
bp71k5
3/4 ton status
where are the dumbbells going to be mounted?
