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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 07:38 PM
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so I recently acquired a "project" As I need to replace the long tie rod anyway I'm trying to find some info on upgrading. I read some where that I can use a later model tie rod/drag link set up and do away with the funky "y" original to the truck. What year should i look for ? Also I have 2 tanks. Which is the main? Behind the seat or under the rear? Thanks for yer time!! Oh yea. It's a F100 short box if that makes any difference.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 09:33 PM
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For the drag link and tie rods, spec over to the 78-79 half-ton 4WD, inverted T-style. Less points of movement and more consistent steering and suspension angles.

Dunno about the tanks.. someone will chime in soon.
 
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Maybe this will help on the tanks?
 
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The rear tank should be the main, and also the default tank if you ever loose power to the switching valve. I always used the aux. first in case there was a problem. I've seen plenty of drivers over the years go to switch from main to aux. only to find they couldn't due to some failure in the valve or electrical.
 
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