short of posting a picture, the stud is tapered on one end, has a hex headed spot for a wrench in the middle then continues on with an area for spacers then you connect it to the centre link.

Here's a link to the product:
http://baer.com/1967-1969-Mustang-Trackers-adjustable/
 

Thanks but I don't think that's the issue as my studs aren't going deep enough into the tapered hole.
If they were for the smaller hole, they'd slide right in without any friction.
Same principle if the hole was worn out.
It looks to me as if the hole isn't big enough.

The tie rod ends that were just removed were seated pretty deeply in there.
Perhaps I should look at the casting number on the spindle to be sure that the cougar that I'd taken them from hadn't been a victim of POS at some point.
Wouldn't that be a kick in the pants, 65/66 stang spindles on a 68 cougar that had been resting in someone's back yard for 10 years.  I personally removed the spindles from that cougar in 1987 so the mix up didn't happen under my watch

GH

Thanks for the input.
I will chock this up to me being overly cautious where steering and brakes are concerned.
For some reason, I'm quite fond of being able to steer and stop.
Irrational, I know....

GH

That's exactly how mine look!
I assume you've been running them like that for a while so relax and go concentrate on something that actually needs fixing.

Thanks for the picture.

Geoff H.

I don't think you'll be amazed Steve as guys have reported only getting 10-15k miles out of them. Yikes! Several different types of rod end boots are available to keep dirt out. Due to its odd size of 5/8x11/6-18, I couldn't locate a quality rod end.

The only rod ends I have had last on the street are the high cost aircraft ones with the woven teflon bearings in them and you never oil or grease them. NMB was the brand I used with good success. Chrome moly bodies with high chrome balls and woven teflon races. I have never had one wear out only failed when I took down 8 guard rail posts at Mid-Ohio in an MG Midget.