How to tell a tie-rod end is bad?
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How to tell a tie-rod end is bad?
I can grip my tie-rod like a baseball bat, and twist it back and forth a little. How much play should they have in them?
I am sick and tired of the wander my truck has. I fixed the tracbar, and had my front end aligned. It really takes the enjoyment out of driving it. What next?
I am sick and tired of the wander my truck has. I fixed the tracbar, and had my front end aligned. It really takes the enjoyment out of driving it. What next?
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To check play in your tie rods, leave the front wheels on the ground. Have a friend sit in the driver's seat, and rock the steering wheel back and forth about six to eight. While your helper is rocking the steering, look at the tie rod ends to see if there is any wear. I do not know the replacement wear limit, but I would replace any ends that show any wear at all!
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most of my trucks problem was the sector shaft in the steering box-wore out.when your track bar end wears out the load gets shared with the steering box thus wearing it out.the fix i found was DSS,DTB, and a reman. steering box,truck is unbelievable compared to before..nothing but..
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