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Old 04-17-2017, 08:32 PM   #1
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Default Drag Link Ball Stud- Different?

I picked up some drag link ball studs and noticed some smaller ones. Does anybody have an idea what they are for?
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Old 04-17-2017, 09:21 PM   #2
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Maybe shocks?

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I thought that too, but it is too big for the hole on a 40 rear I have here and the ball is larger than any of the balls on the shock arms I have here. I appreciate any suggestions.
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Without a scale to judge dimensions from, I think the smaller ones are the normal ford type drag link / track rod ball studs. The necking is typical. The bigger ones do not have the necking and (in my opinion) would cause binding if used as a drag link / track rod link. They may be some sort of truck application, or not Ford parts.

I think tie rod may be the US expression for track rod.

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I was told today at a swap meet that they are possibly for a Ford Prefect. Does anybody in the Barn own one to confirm this?
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R.H. Ones are 1952-53 p/s studs.
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