Worn Tie-Rod Ends?

derek7871 · Post by **derek7871** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 9:34 pm

What are some symptoms of worn tie-rod ends? Also, is there any way that I could check to see if the tie-rod ends are worn? I've got a wierd vibration going on in the front end and I'm trying to narrow down the possibilities.

Tim P. · Post by **Tim P.** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:52 pm

either that or bearings

ToughOldFord · Post by **ToughOldFord** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 11:06 pm

Jack up the wheel and grab the tire and shake it to your left and right. Do not pull truck down on yourself. Observe where the tire rod joint hooks up to the spindle arm, (if that's what it's called), if you see excessive movement, meaning pretty much any, then it's time for a new one.

Galaxie64 · Post by **Galaxie64** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 4:38 pm

When they get really bad you will be constantly correcting the wheel when going down the road, it usually is so gradual you don't relize how much correction you were doing until you drive it with new ends.

dotcentral · Post by **dotcentral** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:23 pm

Might not hurt to just replace them anyway, except they are a little expensive. If you remove the tierod ends from your truck, see if you can move them by hand. If they move without a lot of effort, they are worn out.

Post by **FORDification** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:26 pm

If they look like this, they probably should be replaced:

From a parts truck:

bugser · Post by **bugser** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:19 am

Nah,they just need a little grease.

ToughOldFord · Post by **ToughOldFord** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 9:39 am

bugser wrote:Nah,they just need a little grease.

Yep.

Couldn't hurt to put new dust boots on 'em too.

Jake11 · Post by **Jake11** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 12:27 am

Yup, those look like they have seen better days.

Two it takes to ck it out. One to wiggle the steering wheel back and forth
and another to eyeball the motion going on in the steering. Look at the
rod ends as your helper wiggles the wheel. Is there any lost motion or
"play" in them? If you see it or hear noise theres a problem. If you have
any doubts about a part being sub-par, replace it with new.
Be safe.

Also, your tires will last a lot longer if the front end is got tight parts. $$$

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