How hard is it to replace the steering tie rod end? (driver side)

[RSaucedo1]

My steering tie rod end needs to be replaced, any tips to successfully replace the part? I'm thinking of buying the moog brand from amazon. Thanks!

 

[Chris]

It's very easy to replace. You'll just need to make sure and align it afterwards.

 

[RSaucedo1]

It's very easy to replace. You'll just need to make sure and align it afterwards.

thanks for responding man, any tips on aligning the part correctly? Do I count the threads?

 

[inkedrose]

Here’s a quick explanation https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/diy-alignment.65839/

 

[TJ4Jim]

My steering tie rod end needs to be replaced, any tips to successfully replace the part? I'm thinking of buying the moog brand from amazon. Thanks!

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I installed the Moog ends and links just about 6 years ago now. No issues at all.....

 

[Chris]

Here’s a quick explanation https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/diy-alignment.65839/

This is very worth reading. Pretty easy to do too.

thanks for responding man, any tips on aligning the part correctly? Do I count the threads?

Read the above thread. If you follow that thread you'll do it right the first time and you won't need to pay to have it aligned.

 

[Link]

Good time to upgrade to the ZJ mod.

 

[TJRD4]

Check these out: https://metalcloak.com/metalcloak-toe-alignment-tool.html

I picked up these alignment brackets from metal cloak a while back and have gotten good results. The brackets helped hold the tape measures together and pay for them self after the first use.