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  1. deesmith1989

    deesmith1989 New Member

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    i have a 1970 maverick. i have put disc brake spindles off of a 1976 maverick. my tie rod ends are to small for the 76 spindles. Can i use 1976 tie rod ends on 1970 model centerlink and sleeve?:huh:
     
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    welcome aboard :Welcome:. can you do a write up when you get things figured out with the front disk convesion? i just recently bought a 73 mavey too and im thinkin of doin the same thing your doin.
     
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  8. deesmith1989

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    did you just change the tierod ends or sleeves and inner tierods?
     
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    also, did you have to change master cylinders?
     
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