Tie rod questions

[FF_Jeep]

Under the assumption that my steering was OEM, I recently purchased the Crown HD steering setup to replace mine due to busted tie rod ends and a busted boot/dust cover on the end of the drag link. After I received my Crown HD unit I did the research I should have done prior and realized that the PO had installed what I can only assume is a junkyard ZJ upgrade(yellow paint markings on the tie rod). I've read that the ZJ is essentially the same as the crown unit so my dilemma now is should I A: return the Crown HD and install new ends and a new dust boot on the drag link or B: just install the crown unit and call it a day.

If I go option A I get to add money back to the Jeep fund. Option B gets me complete brand new steering.

 

[Jeepers]

Oh damn. Questions like that are like the last question on who wants to be a millionaire. I would change the ends and leave the zj bar see how that goes first

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

 

[Mike_H]

How much money we talking here? Difference of 100 bucks or 20? What is the hassle of returns worth to you?

 

[FF_Jeep]

How much money we talking here? Difference of 100 bucks or 20? What is the hassle of returns worth to you?

I'd say right around $100. $164 for the crown hd or $50-65 for the ends + dust boot. Amazon makes returns easy.

 

[Rob5589]

Amazon returns are easy but since you made the mistake and not them, you will likely be charged return shipping. I would just run the new set up. You know it is all new and exactly what you have.

 

[CodaMan]

I agree with @Rob5589, just install what you purchased and have a new setup.

 

[FF_Jeep]

Amazon returns are easy but since you made the mistake and not them, you will likely be charged return shipping. I would just run the new set up. You know it is all new and exactly what you have.

I agree with @Rob5589, just install what you purchased and have a new setup.

Thanks guys. This was the conclusion that I had come to myself. Just couldn't pull the trigger without a second opinion.