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Old 11-08-2022
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Originally Posted by jkjeep1 View Post
can't you just replace the rod ends if HD is not required.? I recently purchased a used HD tie rod and drag link set for 700. I am yet to put it on to see if that makes a huge difference to the steering feel.
Not sure if you have the OEM tie rod still but have a look at it.. you will see that one end is replaceable.... the other is crimped permanently onto the end of the rod. This forces you to buy the whole rod when the non greaseable ball joint wears out. The same goes for the drag link..