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Re: Tie Rod Issues and replacement
Just verified that XJ, ZJ, TJ tie rods are not the same type and won't work.
Guess I'll have to shell out the $100 for the new one. On 9/18/06 3:11 PM, in article C13467B9.8E37%nospam@nospam.com, "Les" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote: > Sorry about the HTML, did that fix it? At least you guys don't seem to mind > top posting. That really gets some groups in a bender! > > Ya, that's the piece I'm talking about. The long one that's parallel to the > axle and connects to the pass side spindle. Parts store was calling it an > outer tie rod end. > > As far as the replacement parts, do any of you know if XJ, ZJ, or any other > jeep models are compatible? I'd rather find a decent one at the salvage > yard, that pay the parts store $125 for a replacement. > > Also I have a feeling that when I take this one off, I'll end up having to > cut off the "inner" tie rod links also. They are just a rusty as this one, > and I imagine they'll all be spinners too. > > Thanks in advance for all your replies. > > -Les > > > > > On 9/18/06 2:57 PM, in article 450EFA13.66E55181@sympatico.ca, "Mike Romain" > <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote: > >> To start you are posting in html and this is a text only group. Lots of >> folks don't use microcrap and your post isn't readable. Lots of servers >> cut them so they don't even make it or just the header with no body >> shows. >> >> Meanwhile, you sound like you are talking about the drag link ball joint >> that goes to the passenger wheel side from the steering. That is one >> piece. >> >> If the taper is gone, it can be an expensive fix to replace the whole >> steering knuckle or get a machine shop to fill and cut you a new taper >> in the hole once you get it off. >> >> I have a pair of needle nose vise grips I use for spinning ones. I get >> them between the ball and the knuckle arm on the bottom side and pray or >> cuss. I also soak the crap out of the castle nut with penetrating oil. >> >> I still have to cut off 'Way' too many of them..... >> >> The good news is it doesn't affect the front end alignment, only the >> steering wheel adjustment. The sleeve at the top end turns to adjust >> the angle of the steering wheel, so it is wise or just easier to mark it >> or measure it. It can be a bit of a pain getting the wheel back >> straight. If it isn't straight now, now's the time to fix it. ;-) >> >> Mike >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's >> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > |
Re: Tie Rod Issues and replacement
Just verified that XJ, ZJ, TJ tie rods are not the same type and won't work.
Guess I'll have to shell out the $100 for the new one. On 9/18/06 3:11 PM, in article C13467B9.8E37%nospam@nospam.com, "Les" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote: > Sorry about the HTML, did that fix it? At least you guys don't seem to mind > top posting. That really gets some groups in a bender! > > Ya, that's the piece I'm talking about. The long one that's parallel to the > axle and connects to the pass side spindle. Parts store was calling it an > outer tie rod end. > > As far as the replacement parts, do any of you know if XJ, ZJ, or any other > jeep models are compatible? I'd rather find a decent one at the salvage > yard, that pay the parts store $125 for a replacement. > > Also I have a feeling that when I take this one off, I'll end up having to > cut off the "inner" tie rod links also. They are just a rusty as this one, > and I imagine they'll all be spinners too. > > Thanks in advance for all your replies. > > -Les > > > > > On 9/18/06 2:57 PM, in article 450EFA13.66E55181@sympatico.ca, "Mike Romain" > <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote: > >> To start you are posting in html and this is a text only group. Lots of >> folks don't use microcrap and your post isn't readable. Lots of servers >> cut them so they don't even make it or just the header with no body >> shows. >> >> Meanwhile, you sound like you are talking about the drag link ball joint >> that goes to the passenger wheel side from the steering. That is one >> piece. >> >> If the taper is gone, it can be an expensive fix to replace the whole >> steering knuckle or get a machine shop to fill and cut you a new taper >> in the hole once you get it off. >> >> I have a pair of needle nose vise grips I use for spinning ones. I get >> them between the ball and the knuckle arm on the bottom side and pray or >> cuss. I also soak the crap out of the castle nut with penetrating oil. >> >> I still have to cut off 'Way' too many of them..... >> >> The good news is it doesn't affect the front end alignment, only the >> steering wheel adjustment. The sleeve at the top end turns to adjust >> the angle of the steering wheel, so it is wise or just easier to mark it >> or measure it. It can be a bit of a pain getting the wheel back >> straight. If it isn't straight now, now's the time to fix it. ;-) >> >> Mike >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's >> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > |
Re: Tie Rod Issues and replacement
Just verified that XJ, ZJ, TJ tie rods are not the same type and won't work.
Guess I'll have to shell out the $100 for the new one. On 9/18/06 3:11 PM, in article C13467B9.8E37%nospam@nospam.com, "Les" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote: > Sorry about the HTML, did that fix it? At least you guys don't seem to mind > top posting. That really gets some groups in a bender! > > Ya, that's the piece I'm talking about. The long one that's parallel to the > axle and connects to the pass side spindle. Parts store was calling it an > outer tie rod end. > > As far as the replacement parts, do any of you know if XJ, ZJ, or any other > jeep models are compatible? I'd rather find a decent one at the salvage > yard, that pay the parts store $125 for a replacement. > > Also I have a feeling that when I take this one off, I'll end up having to > cut off the "inner" tie rod links also. They are just a rusty as this one, > and I imagine they'll all be spinners too. > > Thanks in advance for all your replies. > > -Les > > > > > On 9/18/06 2:57 PM, in article 450EFA13.66E55181@sympatico.ca, "Mike Romain" > <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote: > >> To start you are posting in html and this is a text only group. Lots of >> folks don't use microcrap and your post isn't readable. Lots of servers >> cut them so they don't even make it or just the header with no body >> shows. >> >> Meanwhile, you sound like you are talking about the drag link ball joint >> that goes to the passenger wheel side from the steering. That is one >> piece. >> >> If the taper is gone, it can be an expensive fix to replace the whole >> steering knuckle or get a machine shop to fill and cut you a new taper >> in the hole once you get it off. >> >> I have a pair of needle nose vise grips I use for spinning ones. I get >> them between the ball and the knuckle arm on the bottom side and pray or >> cuss. I also soak the crap out of the castle nut with penetrating oil. >> >> I still have to cut off 'Way' too many of them..... >> >> The good news is it doesn't affect the front end alignment, only the >> steering wheel adjustment. The sleeve at the top end turns to adjust >> the angle of the steering wheel, so it is wise or just easier to mark it >> or measure it. It can be a bit of a pain getting the wheel back >> straight. If it isn't straight now, now's the time to fix it. ;-) >> >> Mike >> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's >> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > |
Re: Tie Rod Issues and replacement
Les wrote:
> Just verified that XJ, ZJ, TJ tie rods are not the same type and > won't work. Guess I'll have to shell out the $100 for the new one. check with napaonline.com but only go with the NCP (napa chassis parts) line as the other cheaper line isn't that good. for OEM I deal with http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ Just finished replacing the inner right joint (drag link to tie bar). -- DougW |
Re: Tie Rod Issues and replacement
Les wrote:
> Just verified that XJ, ZJ, TJ tie rods are not the same type and > won't work. Guess I'll have to shell out the $100 for the new one. check with napaonline.com but only go with the NCP (napa chassis parts) line as the other cheaper line isn't that good. for OEM I deal with http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ Just finished replacing the inner right joint (drag link to tie bar). -- DougW |
Re: Tie Rod Issues and replacement
Les wrote:
> Just verified that XJ, ZJ, TJ tie rods are not the same type and > won't work. Guess I'll have to shell out the $100 for the new one. check with napaonline.com but only go with the NCP (napa chassis parts) line as the other cheaper line isn't that good. for OEM I deal with http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ Just finished replacing the inner right joint (drag link to tie bar). -- DougW |
Re: Tie Rod Issues and replacement
Wow the OEM price ($45) is less than Napa or Autozone. That's rare.
On 9/18/06 3:51 PM, in article aFDPg.13224$JR5.6201@dukeread11, "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote: > Les wrote: >> Just verified that XJ, ZJ, TJ tie rods are not the same type and >> won't work. Guess I'll have to shell out the $100 for the new one. > > check with napaonline.com but only go with the NCP (napa chassis parts) > line as the other cheaper line isn't that good. > > for OEM I deal with http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ > > Just finished replacing the inner right joint (drag link to tie bar). |
Re: Tie Rod Issues and replacement
Wow the OEM price ($45) is less than Napa or Autozone. That's rare.
On 9/18/06 3:51 PM, in article aFDPg.13224$JR5.6201@dukeread11, "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote: > Les wrote: >> Just verified that XJ, ZJ, TJ tie rods are not the same type and >> won't work. Guess I'll have to shell out the $100 for the new one. > > check with napaonline.com but only go with the NCP (napa chassis parts) > line as the other cheaper line isn't that good. > > for OEM I deal with http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ > > Just finished replacing the inner right joint (drag link to tie bar). |
Re: Tie Rod Issues and replacement
Wow the OEM price ($45) is less than Napa or Autozone. That's rare.
On 9/18/06 3:51 PM, in article aFDPg.13224$JR5.6201@dukeread11, "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote: > Les wrote: >> Just verified that XJ, ZJ, TJ tie rods are not the same type and >> won't work. Guess I'll have to shell out the $100 for the new one. > > check with napaonline.com but only go with the NCP (napa chassis parts) > line as the other cheaper line isn't that good. > > for OEM I deal with http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ > > Just finished replacing the inner right joint (drag link to tie bar). |
Re: Tie Rod Issues and replacement
Oops wrong part. It's $143, ouch. Some sites have this listed as a Drag
link, while others list it as a tie rod.. Aaargh. On 9/18/06 4:23 PM, in article C134788D.8F08%nospam@nospam.com, "Les" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote: > Wow the OEM price ($45) is less than Napa or Autozone. That's rare. > > > > > On 9/18/06 3:51 PM, in article aFDPg.13224$JR5.6201@dukeread11, "DougW" > <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote: > >> Les wrote: >>> Just verified that XJ, ZJ, TJ tie rods are not the same type and >>> won't work. Guess I'll have to shell out the $100 for the new one. >> >> check with napaonline.com but only go with the NCP (napa chassis parts) >> line as the other cheaper line isn't that good. >> >> for OEM I deal with http://www.chryslerpartsdirect.com/ >> >> Just finished replacing the inner right joint (drag link to tie bar). > |
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