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Belltech drop spindles & reamer for tie rods
#655393 March 12th 2014 10:16 pm
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Not happy with the front end I went and got a set of Belltech 2600 drop spindles.

My 94 tie rod ends are too big for the spindles tapered seat.

A little research and it seems I should be able to ream them out, using the specific sized reamer for dodge.

Reamers come in 1.5" / foot type measurements....1.25, 2" etc ....

Anyone know off hand what ream works with these tie rods? How would I measure this off the tierod?

Additionally, while im here, is a hiem joint or other upgrade worth it?

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BenDodge #656475 March 22nd 2014 8:16 pm
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I have the same spindles for my van. What have you found. I was just going to bring them to the local machine shop and have it done.


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BenDodge #656551 March 23rd 2014 3:04 pm
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I am using the same spindles in mine and have no issues with tie rod ends. Have you tried rods from a slightly older model?? I believe I used 92 B350 ones in mine..
My van is a 77....


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BenDodge #657216 March 31st 2014 7:56 am
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NS, the 92 B350 is the 4000 lb version and my B250 is not listed as compatible...from the moog site, the stud taper looks even larger than my b250.

http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MOOG-DS1010

There is alot of meat on the spindle steering stub, and I like the idea of enlarging the seat to accept the factory stud. Replacing a thicker factory tierod stud for a thinner one sounds counterintuitive.

Here is what moog lists for a 94 B250...

http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MOOG-ES2121L

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BenDodge #657252 March 31st 2014 8:04 pm
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I just never had to do any reaming for mine and have run for 6 years now...
Just trying to save a little work for you if I can


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BenDodge #657401 April 02nd 2014 12:29 pm
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NS,

Yes no doubt, and I hate extra work....Im thinking I might have a set of Belltech 2600 vs 2605 as I understand there is a difference in tierod bores.....Hope thats the only difference.

But unless Im doing it wrong, the new tie rods for the 94 van do not fit the steering hole on the Belltech spindle.

Think what I might do is buy as much misc crap I can bolt onto the spindle and build it up off the van to make sure alls good. Worried about the CALIPER mounts, BALL JOINTS, BEARINGS and DISC now too. I'll post pics if I get anywhere.

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BenDodge #657528 April 03rd 2014 5:24 pm
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Check with your local parts dealer as well to see if the original Dakota tie rod ends will have bore you will need, but same diameter and threading as van control sleeves. Maybe the Dakota tie rod end on the van tie rod maybe the combo to stay bolt in for you...


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