??? What is the taper of a fj80 tie rod end???

[lcruiser65]

Im wanting to redrill a scout pitman arm to fit my FJ80 tie rod ends.  Im trying to find out what the taper is?  anyone know?? I cant find it!!

[79coyotefrg]

im sure CruzrDave  can help you with that,  he 'll be back tomorrow

[lcruiser65]

   damn !! dose no one know the answer to my question??

[79coyotefrg]

let me try and rattle some cans for ya

[Willy Mammoth]

When I did my insert I found it to be 3*

That seems to be the best fit for me.

[lcruiser65]

hey kool thanks

[cruzila]

I don't know for sure but 3 sounds close

[Willy Mammoth]

I used the compound on the lathe at 3* and checked it with Prussian blue.

That was the closest I found.

[lcruiser65]

   Hey thanks everyone for all the help!! im going try it this weekend gota get ready for SUMMER WHEELING!!!

[Brandon]

drill it out and use an insert, that's what I did anyway.

[Willy Mammoth]

drill it out and use an insert, that's what I did anyway.

Yup Drilled out to 1" and spun up an insert to weld in.

If you can find a 3* ream you may be able to do that if the hole is not too larger already.

[86 4runner]

where do you get an insert if you cant make one? thanks

[Brandon]

I'm not sure if Marlin has them but I would guess he does, another place is here

http://frontrangeoffroadfab.com/nfoscomm/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=55&osCsid=be0d239894b3e418e73caa850ff3f2a4

[86 4runner]

thanks, they're pretty pricy for something so small. its crazy.

[lcruiser65]

I was just planning on welding shut the exsisting hole and redrilling it with a 3* taper bit

[Willy Mammoth]

The weld will be kinda hard to drill unless you anneal it first. I think the insert is the best way.

[yotaweelr]

marlin sells the tapered adapter for about 21 bucks shipped I think it was. the taper is .75" for every 1.5'. so 1 inch tall arm would only open 1/16" from 9/16" to 5/8". I am going to be calling around looking for the tools to buy. If marlin would chime in and tell me where he got his so i can buy one....it would be awesome of him *hint*