tie rod ends

  1. dn02

    Tie rod end is really stuck

    My left tie rod end is really, really stuck. I banged on the knuckle with a hammer, tried to pry it apart with a pickle fork, heated it with a torch, and used a tie rod puller (which in this use is actually a pusher). Along the way I applied plenty of penetrating oil. Nothing had any effect...
  2. J

    In Search of Heavy Duty Tie Rod End

    2006 TJ 6” lift 37” Tires Greetings, BLUF: Can’t find tie rods beefy enough. Please help! I have been trying to find suitable tie rod end replacements for the ‘06 TJ I bought some months ago. Stock sized tie rod ends don’t seem to hold up to this build. I have posted pictures below of the...
  3. Eric27

    What heavy duty tie rod / drag link system do I have

    Hi all, I'm new here (but love this forum) and new to Jeepin. I bought my '97 like this and need to replace the tie rod boots and drag link boots (4 in all). The Tie rod is approximately 1". The drag link is maybe slightly larger in diameter. I've ruled out Currie (thanks to 4 wheel parts...
  4. 2005 TJ

    Creaking / snapping noise while turning slowly and squeal coming from rear

    SOS I’m replacing the sway bar links and drivers inner tie rod end and left outer. I want to replace the pitman arm and drag link as well since I’m having a creaking issue when turning slowly and the steering wheel is a bit loose/crooked. But not sure if this is a good idea? Or even necessary...
  5. 4WheelinMama

    Replacing Drag Link and Tie Rod End

    I recently got my TJ diagnosed after experiencing the inevitable death wobble. It felt like my jeep was shaking apart when going over 25. I was told it was the left side that was loose. They said I needed to replace the Center Link, Drag Link, Outer Tie Rod and Upper and Lower Ball Joints. I...
  6. T

    Wheel alignment and creaking when turning

    Hello all, I always find the advice this forum gives really helpful. I recently got to the business of replacing my ball joints as they were squealing very badly and audibly. I decided I'd go ahead and replace the steering linkage components, tie rods, and steering damper while I had the axles...
  7. A

    5/8 HEIM steering to OEM

    Hey guys! I have a situation where I bought my TJ and had the whole death wobble situation so I thought going with a HEIM steering kit would help and it did not if anything made it worse. So I want to go back to OEM but I have a limited amount of money. The HEIM steering kit has 5/8 bolts so I...
  8. Schwifty Rich

    Help with drag link length

    Ok while putting the front end back together after doing the u joints and ball joints I went to attach my drag link and the stud was turning with the nut. Soo I needed to replace the drag link.. what I discovered was the PO installed a beefier one than stock and that meant I needed a new...
  9. C

    Help with Rock Krawler Tie-Rod End Replacement

    I was wheeling and my joint wobbled out of the threads in the tie rod and i wobbled it back together then rachet strapped it all together and improvised. I cannot find this tie rod anywhere on the internet to replace it, or even how to fix this. can anyone help me with this. The name of the tie...
  10. PStov98TJ

    Worn Out Tie Rod Ends and Ball Joints

    So I've been having a slight shimmy and recently a clunk, when I hit bumps on the road, independent of speed. I don't think this is a tire balance issue, although I plan to have that checked out as well. I know it isn't a trackbar issue because I confirmed the torque on both bolts today. Both...