Just received Moog Tie Rod ends, questions regarding their quality
#1
Just received Moog Tie Rod ends, questions regarding their quality
I might be nit picking, but I've not done the tie rod ends before. I just bought some moog tie rod ends from rockauto., box says they're Japanese.
Two questions:
1.) The thread is cut off center into the shaft of the tie rod end. Is it supposed to be that way? Both tie rod ends have the thread cut off center, and not in an identical way. It seems odd that the hole into which the inner tie rod end goes, is off center in the shaft of the outer tie rod.
2.) Is grease dripping off one of the tie rods normal? Or is it supposed to be sealed in some way, and not dripping.
Other than this they look new.
Two questions:
1.) The thread is cut off center into the shaft of the tie rod end. Is it supposed to be that way? Both tie rod ends have the thread cut off center, and not in an identical way. It seems odd that the hole into which the inner tie rod end goes, is off center in the shaft of the outer tie rod.
2.) Is grease dripping off one of the tie rods normal? Or is it supposed to be sealed in some way, and not dripping.
Other than this they look new.
#3
The one on the right has grease or oil leaking off the stud.
And as you can see the drill holes are noticeably off center.
Additional photos..
And as you can see the drill holes are noticeably off center.
Additional photos..
Last edited by atriuum; 05-23-2012 at 12:22 PM.
#4
The oil or grease dripping off is thread sealer/grease which is used a lot on bolts so there is no stripping of the bolt due to people tightening small things with high power impact guns (idiots).
Last edited by Gil's03Max; 05-23-2012 at 12:45 PM.
#6
+1... OP you're definitely nit picking (not telling you that in a bad way just telling you so you can realize that its all in your head)
#10
Haha, that doesn't look like a valid complaint really. The oil that is on the threads is to keep it from rusting. That is most definitely not the grease inside of them...
As for the machined holes, it was stated above that they are cast parts and therefore isn't 100% perfect. The machined part is all that matters, and the thickness of the cast is already larger than factory so its better either way. There is no point in making those things look pretty!
Moog is excellent quality and you shouldn't have to question them...
As for the machined holes, it was stated above that they are cast parts and therefore isn't 100% perfect. The machined part is all that matters, and the thickness of the cast is already larger than factory so its better either way. There is no point in making those things look pretty!
Moog is excellent quality and you shouldn't have to question them...
#11
Thanks for chiming in.
I don't have a problem with MOOG. I just don't do these types of repairs everyday, so I have nothing with which to compare the part I received. To me it looked suspect, but y'all set that straight.
There's a lot of knock offs on the internets.
Obviously online you can't inspect the parts before they arrive. So.. I ask the org for their collective knowledge.
This place is great.
I don't have a problem with MOOG. I just don't do these types of repairs everyday, so I have nothing with which to compare the part I received. To me it looked suspect, but y'all set that straight.
There's a lot of knock offs on the internets.
Obviously online you can't inspect the parts before they arrive. So.. I ask the org for their collective knowledge.
This place is great.
#12
I recently replaced my tie rod ends with MOOG. They looked identical to the ones in your pictures and work great.
A word to the wise - make sure you count the number of revolutions when you take the old one(s) off. I suggest writing it down. Each side will be a little bit different. It will make driving to the alignment shop easier and faster for the technican performing the alignment.
A word to the wise - make sure you count the number of revolutions when you take the old one(s) off. I suggest writing it down. Each side will be a little bit different. It will make driving to the alignment shop easier and faster for the technican performing the alignment.
#14
It reads a lot worse than it looks.
DW
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