Tie Rod Ends

[91Bear]

Advance Auto has this tie rod end listed for a 4WD, but nothing for a 2WD. Were the same tie rod ends used on both?

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp ... 5103720___

[cep62]

According to my Carquest site 2wd and 4wd are different.
I didn't have the year so i guessed at '69 judging by your picture.

[91Bear]

Yes, sorry, 1969 2WD 302 cid.

[fordman]

they are probably different because the 4wd has a axle under it and the 2wd just has i beams and spindles. althought the 4wd axle has spindles they are probably different because it is eithe r a dana 44 or dana 60 front axle in these trucks. depending on F100 d44 and F250 d60.

oh and how can you search the carquest website fo rparts. i have never figured that out.

[cep62]

oh and how can you search the carquest website fo rparts. i have never figured that out.

We have web link at work so we can look up and order parts.

I tried to look up your exhaust parts but they didn't go back that far.
If you call them they might be able to go through some books .

[fordman]

no i havent looked on thier for exhaust parts. we have a store 30 miles from here. its just i have tried to use them in the past with no link to actually look up parts.

[91Bear]

The price for the drag link, inner and outer tie rod ends (Moog) is about $250. Is that excessive? Is it usually best to replace all three at the same time?
(I have lot of play in the steering and I doubt the tie rod ends on my 40 year old truck (140K miles) have ever been replaced.

[BobbyFord]

Check the steering coupler also if your steering is real sloppy. Have someone wiggle the steering wheel back and forth while you crawl around and research the slop.

[ToughOldFord]

Autozone's website shows them for a total of $162.

I 2ond diagnosing it first though, it may just be the rag joint. You don't want to throw parts at it just for giggles unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket.

[knightfire83]

Check out http://www.rockauto.com/

Think you may save some $$ there.