WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

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WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by rondo » Fri Jan 26, 2018 5:54 am

A friend of mine is restoring a 1/2 ton WC like I am. We had a discussion about the Dodge tie rod ends. he said they cost over 200 each. does that sound right? what are they made of :D

we both feel like we should replace all of our tie rods. these rigs get death wobble easily. although I was told by another club member that the kingpins need rebuilding in the axle with a restoration as that causes it too.

anyway he said a fellow he was talking to was able to match a tie rod at an auto parts store which was a perfect fit and the correct size but he had to change the taper. Does anyone have any experience with that? he doesn't remember the details as it was a while ago.

If these things are really that rare and valuable I could get some made and retail them at a fraction of the price. but i'd have to have hundreds of the darn things made at an investment of about 7000$. Not sure it'd be worth. It.
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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by zepher11 » Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:46 am

I know they are listed in the VPW catalog like this. I think there isn't a great demand for the half-ton tie rods hence the price:
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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by 17thAirborne » Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:56 am

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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Jan 26, 2018 8:28 am

Eighty years is a long time. They command big bucks due to being scarce. Collectors demand originals and most are willing to pay the price. Am thinking it's time to see if I still have any. :wink:

Mine are OEM 1/2 Ton WC, Part Numbers are.
CC-912050 Fine Thread for RH Side.
CC-915097 Coarse Thread for LH Side.
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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by zepher11 » Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:15 am

17thAirborne wrote:
Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:56 am
check carefully, this might work

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TIE-ROD-END-RI ... SwjL5ZCJiu
The Ad actually says: "THIS TIE ROD END WILL NOT FIT A 1/2 TON WC DODGE"

I think that left side may fit between the 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton, but not positive...may be the threads are a little different. Right side not interchangeable. Seem to remember that.
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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:23 am

rondo wrote:
Fri Jan 26, 2018 5:54 am
A friend of mine is restoring a 1/2 ton WC like I am. We had a discussion about the Dodge tie rod ends. he said they cost over 200 each. does that sound right? what are they made of :D

we both feel like we should replace all of our tie rods. these rigs get death wobble easily. although I was told by another club member that the kingpins need rebuilding in the axle with a restoration as that causes it too.

anyway he said a fellow he was talking to was able to match a tie rod at an auto parts store which was a perfect fit and the correct size but he had to change the taper. Does anyone have any experience with that? he doesn't remember the details as it was a while ago.

If these things are really that rare and valuable I could get some made and retail them at a fraction of the price. but i'd have to have hundreds of the darn things made at an investment of about 7000$. Not sure it'd be worth. It.

Best service the steering knuckle bearings and get the preload back to spec with new bearings while you are at it. Steering knuckles are one of the most neglected items on an MV.
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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by treefarmer104 » Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:07 pm

I see that Midwest Military has the 1/2 ton tie rod ends listed for $45 each -
was surprised at the reasonable cost. Has anyone tried these?

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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by 17thAirborne » Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:20 pm

zepher11 wrote:
Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:15 am
17thAirborne wrote:
Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:56 am
check carefully, this might work

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TIE-ROD-END-RI ... SwjL5ZCJiu
The Ad actually says: "THIS TIE ROD END WILL NOT FIT A 1/2 TON WC DODGE"

I think that left side may fit between the 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton, but not positive...may be the threads are a little different. Right side not interchangeable. Seem to remember that.

Sorry did not see that. Thanks for clarifying Zeph! :wink:
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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by rondo » Sun Feb 04, 2018 8:52 am

Thanks for the all the replies.
I went thru the MWM site which is painful to browse. thought I saw some for 65. still confused as are some course thread, some fine thread? may have to just take apart one of my junkers to see. A friend said NAPA can match the tie rod, then drill out the taper to match.
https://www.dodgepowerwagon.com/glovebox/pif.php
this is a good document but doesn't shed light unless I need to read it again and again
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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:07 am

I have 2 NOS CC-912050 RH. that I am saving, am supposed to have a 915097. Will look in the spring when it is warmer.
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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by W. Winget » Sun Feb 04, 2018 6:20 pm

On my 3/4t Command Car I had death wobble bad starting at a lower speed, went back and checked the air pressure, added air, it went away.
It's not always new parts being tossed at things, if it's not worn it can still wobble.
Check it over using the methods for determining loose joints, like someone turning the steering wheel back and forth till it hits resistance while someone watches it, Spindle bearing preload with wheel in the air, king pin looseness by grasping top and bottom of tire and checking movement, etc. The old Motors manual should have specifics.
Worst case ream it out to be 3/4T and use a cheaper but tougher end if possible. Have to wonder if Ford Truck axles had the same tie rod ends.
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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:14 am

And a reminder, CV Joints were the last thing on the mind of users of post war WWII surplus trucks, few owners were familiar with the required maintenance procedure.
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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by WP1 » Mon Feb 05, 2018 6:50 am

I always replace ALL the front end components when doing a restoration. I use NOS steering gear , pitman arm, drag link ,tie rod ends etc if possible. When it's done it feels like a new truck.

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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Feb 05, 2018 1:28 pm

Might be expensive, but it is the best way to go in the long run.
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Re: WC 1/2 ton tie rod ends

Post by philbrinson » Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:12 pm

The Midwest Military tie rod ends as mentioned above are for the 3/4 ton, not the half ton. His 1/2 ton are about the same price as the VPW ones. Just checked this past week.

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