Cross-over steering link / bar

[G35Vortec454]

I've completed installing the 2000 E350 Chassis Quigley axles and stuff into my 1990 E250 RV. I'm missing the cross-over link that connects the pitman arm to the drag link.

Is it a stock part? Or I'll have to fabricate? Or perhaps Quigley may sell the part.

The needed length is ~38.125 inches, center to center of the pitman arm / drag link holes. Any info for best sourcing the part will be greatly appreciated.

 

[bdog1]

I've been told, but can't confirm, the parts from an similar year F350 were used by Q. Might be a place to start. Maybe a 99? I've also read Quigley is helpful with parts list, keep that original van vin#


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[G35Vortec454]

After calling Quigley, it turns out that the drag link bar/tube is a custom Quigley part. The tie rods are available at auto parts.

However, I took a same year F350/Excursion tie rod assembly (long tie rod, adj sleeve and short tie rod) and it fits, with the exception that the hole on the drag link had to be reamed slightly bigger to accommodate the fatter stud of the long tie rod. The short tie rod fits perfectly on the pitman arm. I have the proper reamer from a previous swap so I took half an hour reaming.

 

[bdog1]

What year excursion made the close match?


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[G35Vortec454]

What year excursion made the close match?

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99-04 Exc, F250, F350. And if you replace the center drag link with one from a 99-04, then you don't have to ream the hole.

My belated thank you for your idea.

 

[bdog1]

Great info. Thx


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[G35Vortec454]

Actually, the steering drag link from the 87-97 F350 would have worked better - no reaming; the stud diameters on both sides match the hole in my Quigley axle drag link and that of my E250 pitman arm, per the parts' dimensions. Even a little cheaper. Too late now