Steering Issue - Tie Rod End?!?!

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Apr 6, 2009 | 07:28 PM

samurai

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Steering Issue - Tie Rod End?!?!

Got an appointment Thursday morning at Ford to replace my Tie Rod End connected to my drop pitman arm. It is pretty loose.

Any idea on an aftermarket Tie Rod End that is a more "heavy duty" than Ford OEM and about how much $$ I am looking at??

Apr 6, 2009 | 08:05 PM

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I really like moog and their problem solver line. However a helms joint is the only different style of joint I am aware of.

Apr 7, 2009 | 11:57 AM

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Any idea how much I can expect to pay at Ford to have the Tie Rod at the bottom of the pitman arm replaced?

Apr 7, 2009 | 01:44 PM

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I purchased one from NAPA about two months ago for around $60.00. I'm sure Ford will not warrant yours with the lift.

It's an easy job to do and no alignment is needed afterwards; save yourself some $$$

Apr 7, 2009 | 04:32 PM

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I stand corrected (I am an idiot). I need an entire new Drag Link. Does anybody know of a company that makes heavy duty Drag Links for 2008 F250??

THANK you for your help in advance.