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Old 03-08-2014, 12:37 AM
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I'm going thru my front end of my 94 f150 with 235,000 miles. I'm putting some f250 coils, new shocks, I beam pivot bushings and radius rod bushings. The steering is fairly loose, probably mostly a worn steering box. When I used a tie rod tool I hammered it right thru the boot so I guess I have to change them. What do you guys recommend for tie rod ends? I see kits on eBay but wonder if their any good.

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Moog or Spicer but if they aren't bad they do sell new boots.
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Ok thanks, I didn't know I could buy just boots. They still seem tight, looks like they've gotten plenty of grease.
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Hi,I worked for one if the top three auto parts chains for 13 yrs and we sold Moog.they have a good product and a great warranty....I'd use them on my truck.....
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Anything that says Not Made in China -- those intellectual property thieves are out of control stealing everything we design
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Moog!! Best product ever
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Thanks, Moog it is then. Don't feel like changing them in a year. No Chinese garbage is going on my truck!
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When I was wiping grease off of the tie rods I noticed one is cracked, pretty scary. It looks like the boot came off of it too. I'll be changing the whole tie rod set up.

Also do you guys recommend using grease on the radius rod bushings?
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In addition to rubber replacement boots polyurethane replacement boots are also available.

Good chance poly will last a little longer and take more abuse.



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