A short video on how to diagnose and replace an outer tie rod end on a 2008 Ram 1500. I can’t stress enough about having the toe-in reset when you are finished. IT IS IMPORTANT! A tape measure will only get you close enough to drive to and alignment shop.
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ok what if that first but he loosened will not break free then what?
If you happen to miss the hole for the cotter pin after tightening, continue until it lines up again. Don't ever back it off to line it up. It could wallow out the hole in the spindle causing noise, looseness, or play in the steering. In some cases the tie rod could break and then really bad thing happens…
Why did you put the vise grips on? I am about to change the outer tie rod ends on my 2003 Ram 1500.
HI Eric, I have a 2006 ford ranger with bad outer tie rod ends. Would it be a good idea to change both inner tie rods at the same time. THANKS FRIEND
I use a compass,you know the ones used for drawing circles.spread it out to the jam nut,stick the pointy end in the grease fitting and lock it.use it to measure the new one.Somewhat accurate….
hey! awesome videos. Really like your dodge ram exaust manifold replacement video. If you ever replace the inner seal on a 2010 dodge ram 2500 axle please upload a video. cheers
FYI for the DIY'ers out there- when changing all your own chassis and steering parts, tighten all your own nuts and bolts! Don't assume the guy at the alignment shop is going to check all of your work. We've had guys rebuild the entire front end of their cars (ball joints, tie rods, pitman and idler arms) and just run the castle nuts on finger tight and shove in a cotter pin! They said they assumed we needed it all loose to adjust the alignment. LOL
another good demo thanks.Surprised you didn't do those nasty front discs.
also replace the inner and outter at the same time. both sides
I like ram videos
I've always just counted threads and then get it to scwhab. 50 bucks alignment
Simple Fast Easy Peasy as pie. Coulda sworn that off camera you sprayed Brake Cleaner somewhere…. ;)Thanks Eric – Another top notch and really kool video
Thanks for your help great video.
good quality on all your videos…
Eric do you think you can make a basic alignment how to video? That would be really great!
Hey glad to subcribe. On another dogde related issue. I got a 2010. Dodge ram 1500. With the back wheels off the ground, shouldnt i be able to tirn them without alot of effort.? Just serviced brakes and e brakes cause i thought that was what was holding the wheels from turning like any other. Any thoughts?? Thanks for your time. Great videos.
very good and clear video. Now I need a video on how to replace the rack and pinion on my 2004 dodge truck. sears says that needs to be replaced with my tire rod