1986 F150 Tie Rod End Help
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1986 F150 Tie Rod End Help
I just installed a couple of new moog tie rod ends along with new break pads, rotors, and bearings on my 86 F150 2WD.
Moog ES2077RT Tie Rod End
Moog ES2078LT Tie Rod End
The boots on the tie rod ends are now touching the back of the dust shield on both sides.
Did I do something wrong, or is this normal?
Should I spray some kind of lubricant between the two?
Should I try to push in on the boot to maneuver it back toward the joint or just leave it alone.
I noticed the moog tie rod ends were bigger than the original ends that were on the truck.
Thanks,
Cody
Moog ES2077RT Tie Rod End
Moog ES2078LT Tie Rod End
The boots on the tie rod ends are now touching the back of the dust shield on both sides.
Did I do something wrong, or is this normal?
Should I spray some kind of lubricant between the two?
Should I try to push in on the boot to maneuver it back toward the joint or just leave it alone.
I noticed the moog tie rod ends were bigger than the original ends that were on the truck.
Thanks,
Cody
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Thanks,
Cody
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Got the front end aligned this morning after installing the new rotors, wheel bearings, break pads, and tierod ends. Now between from about 50 to 65 mph I hear a very faint roaring/whistling sound. It's so faint I can't quite tell what it is. I can only hear it with the window down. Do the bearings need time to be break in? I torqued them to 25ft-lb while rotating the rotor the opposite direction backed off 1/4 of a turn then tightned with using just my hand and the socket.
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Got the front end aligned this morning after installing the new rotors, wheel bearings, break pads, and tierod ends. Now between from about 50 to 65 mph I hear a very faint roaring/whistling sound. It's so faint I can't quite tell what it is. I can only hear it with the window down. Do the bearings need time to be break in? I torqued them to 25ft-lb while rotating the rotor the opposite direction backed off 1/4 of a turn then tightned with using just my hand and the socket.
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I drove about 75 miles today. It typically takes me 2 weeks to drive that many miles. I will will give it another few weeks for the break in period. Thanks for the advice.
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1986
F150
Rear Wheel Drive
4.9L Duraspark II Ignition Swap
NP435C 4 Speed Transmission
3.00 Rear End
I checked but did not replace the transmission and the rear end gear oil levels. Both looked great.
The truck is going on 31 years old, and I have to keep that in the back of my mind.
Thanks,
Cody
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Being you only hear it with the window down if it is running, hood open do you hear it then or only when moving?
If hood open and running it could be the timing gears as I have seen posts they can make noise.
If moving then trany or rear axle. If you can get it in the air supported safely put it in gear get out and see if you can hear it then. If not then it could be axle bearing(s) as there is no weight on them but could be something else as the drive train in not under a load.
You are right on the 31 YO and we all make noise as we get older
Dave ----
If hood open and running it could be the timing gears as I have seen posts they can make noise.
If moving then trany or rear axle. If you can get it in the air supported safely put it in gear get out and see if you can hear it then. If not then it could be axle bearing(s) as there is no weight on them but could be something else as the drive train in not under a load.
You are right on the 31 YO and we all make noise as we get older
Dave ----
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