Hi Guys, I'm in the middle of a front suspension/steering overhaul on the ute. It has the usual wheel wobble/shimmy etc etc.
I have located and purchased new lower ball joints, inner tie rod ends, outer tie rod ends, idler arm bushes, new front shocks and springs etc etc.
Problem I'm having is locating a CENTER TIE ROD. The one that links the idler arm and pitman arm together (long one).
Has anyone replaced one of this??? If so who makes them and what sort of price?
Also can you get re/co steering boxes (exchange perhaps) or is it easier to do one up.
Thanks.

Nissan calls this the "cross rod". Also known as "drag link".

I have managed to get hold of an aftermarket one. The part number is STR412. This is what my local parts guy matched up when I told him what i wanted. It is made by 555.
The only question is I have got under the car and checked it out before opening up the new one.
My one (A '85 Datsun Ute) has a straight drag link with the necessary eyes on either side to mount the tierods and idler/pitman arm etc.
This new part I have has a slight bend at either end. It is the same length but a different shape. (Sway bar type shape)
Are these parts the same throughout the range or did they change them.
Are 120y's different or the same.
Its got me puzzled

I'm very interested to see how you go. As far as I knew, these were NLA. It would be great if they were available through aftermarket.

Which way does the bend go, forwards or backwards? Does it look like it's going to fit?

Chris