1978 Pickup Steering Center Link

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  1. RG113

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    So i have no idea why this is so difficult to find so if anyone has a part number for this and can help me, it would be much appreciated.

    I cant find a center link that matches my original. My factory center link for my RN28 has 4 holes and thats it. No ball joints, not damper hole, just 4 holes and appears to be symmetrical on both sides. I can't even find a picture of an original one for some reason.
     
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    Rockauto has an image but no stock. Every site i checked seems to be out. Try looking for a part out somewhere or the mini truck dismantler in so cal

    http://calminirecycling.com/wp/
     
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    They have one but cant ship it and im in CT
     
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    The one rock auto shows for a 78 is not correct. I ordered it and had to return it. This has been at least a year ago and they still have it listed the same. It's probably for 79+. I have a spare center link if you are still looking for one.
     
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    I am, where are you located and are you willing to ship?
     
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    I am in VA. I am willing to ship. It would probably be this coming weekend before I can get to it.
     
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    Sending you a dm
     
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    Going to show this to husband when he gets home from work we are in CT also.he's got allot of parts out there we have a 76, an 87, and an 89. (yes wife is yota obsessed as well, that's my perfect girl) that's the 76 in the thumbnail
     

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    I really appreciate it. I have been looking for awhile with little results. Most don’t want to part out trucks they are trying to sell and being in the north east, these trucks are rare.
     
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    O don't we know it!!! Drove 9hrs for the 76! Only jersey for mine but we $, but she's got no rust,rot,rips,or tears frame n all !! I swear I practically refuse to go anywhere unless it's dire in the winter with all the crap they put on the roads
     
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    He just put a new trans in one had to have it shipped from CA !!!!!
     
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    O, also I think there is a guy up in harwinton with a yard full o stuff we got a plow off a 87 last yr I'll see if I still have his contact info!
     
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    I actually just put a 1997 Tacoma engine and W55 trans in my '78 so i have the 20r and L43 trans available if you are interested in them. Maybe we can work something out if you have some of the steering parts im looking for!
     
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    That sounds like an incredible swap. Sorry but I don't have any steer parts to help
     
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    I think i might have found a guy that has one but thanks for checking. Any chance you have a gas pedal?
     
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    unfortunately I only have the one that I am using. Another member introduced me to website Toyota parts deal, good for part numbers
     

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