Need help with tie rod?
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Master of Strokes
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Need help with tie rod?
Hello all. I know this is the 7.3 fourm but you guys are great with the help so I thought that you could help with this problem. My friend with the 95 power stroke broke his tie rod today and I was woundering if you all coould steer me towards some good info for fixing and replaceing the tire rods. Thanks again
Nick
Nick
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I only use Moog replacement parts. High quality stuff but pricey...for a reason, they last.
The ones I use have grease fittings, not sure if they come without them? Try to
duplicate the original length(s) so it can be driven to the alignment shop. It's been my
experience that when one of the steering components breaks or wears out the others
aren't far behind. I replace everything to save on alignment costs down the road. Might
be a good time to look into the ball joints too.
The ones I use have grease fittings, not sure if they come without them? Try to
duplicate the original length(s) so it can be driven to the alignment shop. It's been my
experience that when one of the steering components breaks or wears out the others
aren't far behind. I replace everything to save on alignment costs down the road. Might
be a good time to look into the ball joints too.
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Master of Strokes
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From: CA
I only use Moog replacement parts. High quality stuff but pricey...for a reason, they last.
The ones I use have grease fittings, not sure if they come without them? Try to
duplicate the original length(s) so it can be driven to the alignment shop. It's been my
experience that when one of the steering components breaks or wears out the others
aren't far behind. I replace everything to save on alignment costs down the road. Might
be a good time to look into the ball joints too.
The ones I use have grease fittings, not sure if they come without them? Try to
duplicate the original length(s) so it can be driven to the alignment shop. It's been my
experience that when one of the steering components breaks or wears out the others
aren't far behind. I replace everything to save on alignment costs down the road. Might
be a good time to look into the ball joints too.
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Joined: Oct 2003
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From: MICHIGAN
No kit that I know of, order each part separately. Any good auto part store will have what
you need. Might need to order them though.
Be prepared for sticker shock. These are just guess-ti-mates.
BTW: This will take the warrior out of your weekend
1 Center link $120
1 Drag link $120
2 Tie rod adjusting sleeves $25 each, (maybe re-use the old ones, I don't)
1 Right Tie rod end $70
1 Left tie rod end $120
2 lower ball joints $55 each
2 upper ball joints $40 each
If I missed something others will chime in.
you need. Might need to order them though.
Be prepared for sticker shock. These are just guess-ti-mates.
BTW: This will take the warrior out of your weekend
1 Center link $120
1 Drag link $120
2 Tie rod adjusting sleeves $25 each, (maybe re-use the old ones, I don't)
1 Right Tie rod end $70
1 Left tie rod end $120
2 lower ball joints $55 each
2 upper ball joints $40 each
If I missed something others will chime in.
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Master of Strokes
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 6,808
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From: CA
No kit that I know of, order each part separately. Any good auto part store will have what
you need. Might need to order them though.
Be prepared for sticker shock. These are just guess-ti-mates.
BTW: This will take the warrior out of your weekend
1 Center link $120
1 Drag link $120
2 Tie rod adjusting sleeves $25 each, (maybe re-use the old ones, I don't)
1 Right Tie rod end $70
1 Left tie rod end $120
2 lower ball joints $55 each
2 upper ball joints $40 each
If I missed something others will chime in.
you need. Might need to order them though.
Be prepared for sticker shock. These are just guess-ti-mates.
BTW: This will take the warrior out of your weekend
1 Center link $120
1 Drag link $120
2 Tie rod adjusting sleeves $25 each, (maybe re-use the old ones, I don't)
1 Right Tie rod end $70
1 Left tie rod end $120
2 lower ball joints $55 each
2 upper ball joints $40 each
If I missed something others will chime in.
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2007
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From: Belair md
my local advance auto carries moog parts and comes with lifetime warrenty. cant beat it.
an idea for pricing,
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driver outer tr- While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com
passenger inner tr- While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com
passenger outer tr- While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com
an idea for pricing,
driver inner tr- While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com
driver outer tr- While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com
passenger inner tr- While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com
passenger outer tr- While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at PartsAmerica.com
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Master of Strokes
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Thanks every one for the help we got it fixed. We used moog parts so now the right side is bullet proof lol now its the left side were scared of lol!
Here is a pic of what broke
My firend is showing that he doesn't think it sound do that lol
Here is a pic of what broke
My firend is showing that he doesn't think it sound do that lol
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Master of Strokes
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From: CA
Yep thats what it was. We tried to jam it back to to fix it but that didn't work so there goes 70 dollars $$$$$
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Master of Strokes
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Well we found his water pump is going out but beside that nothing lol.