Tie Rods

[SimonSaucy]

So in the process of doing my lift kit. I noticed my outer tire rods are pretty shot. And the inner ones are not holding their position so looking to replace them.

Call the dealer to try to order the parts. But it looks like they can’t get the left tie rod end, it’s back ordered for the next few months.

Is there an actual difference between the right and the left?

I can source the inner tie rod end from Ford. Should I look at aftermarket for the outer? Or should I go aftermarket for everything? If so, what brand would you recommend from rock auto

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[Jason B]

IMO, I'd just go aftermarket.
Rockauto shows different P/N for left and right outers, but looks like inners are the same.

2021 FORD RANGER 2.3L L4 Turbocharged Tie Rod End | RockAuto

MOOG used to be a reliable brand, but I haven't had to buy anything suspension related in years.

 

[Dereku]

They are definitely different. All cars are. Some back in the day were reverse threaded, now more common are small angles and off sets. They mirror each other. Go with a good aftermarket on rockauto. The green brand is actually pretty good. Ttx I think its called. Made for severe use and off road.

 

[Superspirit]

As a retired tech, I've had great luck with Moog. They are my go to for aftermarket steering and suspension components.

 

[SimonSaucy]

As a retired tech, I've had great luck with Moog. They are my go to for aftermarket steering and suspension components.

Moog All the way though or OEM inner Moog Outter?

 

[RealRigsRattle]

If you have a steel knuckle, good luck! I’ve tried 3 different parts(1 Ford, 2 aftermarket), none fit!

 

[Superspirit]

Moog all the way, they usually have a superior part. They also have a problem solver series of parts to address shortcomings in the OE parts.

 

[Superspirit]

If you have a steel knuckle, good luck! I’ve tried 3 different parts(1 Ford, 2 aftermarket), none fit!

What parts were they that didn't fit, brand, part number or description would be helpful just saying parts don't fit doesn't help anyone.

 

[Dereku]

If you have a steel knuckle, good luck! I’ve tried 3 different parts(1 Ford, 2 aftermarket), none fit!

I have a steel knuckle. Got some free unused outer tie rods and they fit perfectly. Never really wondered if they fit or not. They were ford OEM ones

 

[COblue]

If you have a steel knuckle, good luck! I’ve tried 3 different parts(1 Ford, 2 aftermarket), none fit!

Replaced mine recently with all Ford parts and no issues.

Unfortunately the switch to aluminum knuckles happened midway through the build year so you have to check your build date on the door handle. Or just order 2019 parts rather than 2020. Parts guy had some issues getting the computer to agree that it would fit.

 

[RealRigsRattle]

What parts were they that didn't fit, brand, part number or description would be helpful just saying parts don't fit doesn't help anyone.

Ford MEF521/MEF519, Delphi TA3615/TA3614 wrong stud size, correct length. Tried one from O’Reilly but can’t find the part#. I have a mid-2020 with steel front knuckles.

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