Nasty wobble
10-18-2014, 07:31 AM
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Good Replacement Tie Rod Ends
So would it be better to replace the whole tie rod/drag links or just the ends? Also what are some good replacement parts for the tie rod/drag link ends?
10-18-2014, 04:58 PM
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The ends that attach to the passenger side knuckle are not replaceable by themselves. You have to purchase the end+length of the drag link/tie rod.
You can replace the driver side tie rod and drag link to pitman arm w/ Moog/crown.
Fwiw .. I bought my 07 w/ 32k in 2011. Shortly after 2 tie rod went bad causing some shimmy's. Given the age and rust. It wasn't worth it to try and remove the tie rod ends. I could not even move my tie rod adjuster to set toe.
I sourced everything from Morris 4x4. Both drag link/tie rod, ends, and adjustment sleev/turn buckle (drag link).
I paid $250 for everything. Jump ahead a year, and after lifting and going 35's. Again the tie rod ends started to get sloppy.
I now run all synergy up front. Track bar, tie rod, drag link. If I ever have a TR end go bad, it's replaceable. I should have done that instead of buying stock. Lesson learned
2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed
You can replace the driver side tie rod and drag link to pitman arm w/ Moog/crown.
Fwiw .. I bought my 07 w/ 32k in 2011. Shortly after 2 tie rod went bad causing some shimmy's. Given the age and rust. It wasn't worth it to try and remove the tie rod ends. I could not even move my tie rod adjuster to set toe.
I sourced everything from Morris 4x4. Both drag link/tie rod, ends, and adjustment sleev/turn buckle (drag link).
I paid $250 for everything. Jump ahead a year, and after lifting and going 35's. Again the tie rod ends started to get sloppy.
I now run all synergy up front. Track bar, tie rod, drag link. If I ever have a TR end go bad, it's replaceable. I should have done that instead of buying stock. Lesson learned
2007 Rubicon /2 door/6 speed
10-27-2014, 10:13 AM
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Well I finally spent 30 minutes yesterday to change out the drag link. While I had it up I took a look at all the other components the ball joints, pitman arm, track bar, Shocks, Steering Stabilizer and tie rods and they were all fine. Drove around on the highway were the wobble would always occur and did not have any problems. So the Drag link was the big culprit. I am going to take it in to get re aligned since I replaced the Drag link and have the wheels balanced since one of the weights is missing. This should really smooth out the ride and be ready for Big Bend National Park.
10-27-2014, 11:15 AM
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Well I finally spent 30 minutes yesterday to change out the drag link. While I had it up I took a look at all the other components the ball joints, pitman arm, track bar, Shocks, Steering Stabilizer and tie rods and they were all fine. Drove around on the highway were the wobble would always occur and did not have any problems. So the Drag link was the big culprit. I am going to take it in to get re aligned since I replaced the Drag link and have the wheels balanced since one of the weights is missing. This should really smooth out the ride and be ready for Big Bend National Park.