'37 tie rod ends

[Robert/Texas]

One of the tie rod ends feels quite loose on my '37 fordor. It has 59,000 miles on it and I think the tie rod ends are probably the original ones. I'm thinking about replacing both tie rod ends and the draglink. The Drake draglink costs $135 and the tie rod ends cost $20 each. The MACs catalog shows $89.95 for the draglink and $14.75 for the tie rod ends.

I'm wonder if these parts come from the same source. Any suggestions as to where I can get good/safe parts are appreciated.

 

[37 Coupe]

I would and have in the past found either NOS Genuine or good NORS replacements from Stacy Brown in Arlington or Bob Selzam dba Half Ton Fun in Toms River,NJ. I would rather use a non original USA replacement than a concourse correct looking piece of unsafe junk from China. If dealing with Mac's always ask origin.

 

[Robert/Texas]

Thanks, good idea, didn't think of Stacy Brown. I'm pretty sure Mac's are Chinese but unsure about Drake's. I may leave the draglink alone and just replace the tie rod ends on the tie rod as it is only the tie rod end on the right side that seems worn out.