JayRolla
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Failing components happen a lot more when lifted yes. But again I have never had any aftermarket steering component last on any vehicle. So i just go oem. Not worth the work and time. I would rather buy once and not again.
Should I replace ITREs?
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Failing components happen a lot more when lifted yes. But again I have never had any aftermarket steering component last on any vehicle. So i just go oem. Not worth the work and time. I would rather buy once and not again.
ShooterMcGavin
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I can't decide. I keep going back and forth. The price for a set of ITREs is over $250. Aftermarket are $130. If the warranty is no questions asked, or similar,... I still can't decide.
gamefreakgc
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$130? Try this: Duralast/Tie Rod End ES3663 at AutoZone.com
Inners are easy to do so even if they do fail it will cost nothing but a few hours of your time. Free replacement with the warranty since Autozone claims they should never fail (plus the retail chains take returns on stuff they shouldn't anyway, most employees don't care!).
And if you count the rotations and learn how to adjust the steering wheel per the FSM you won't even have to get an alignment if all you are doing is the inner tie rod.
Just think of all the other things you can do with the $160 you just saved lol.
Inners are easy to do so even if they do fail it will cost nothing but a few hours of your time. Free replacement with the warranty since Autozone claims they should never fail (plus the retail chains take returns on stuff they shouldn't anyway, most employees don't care!).
And if you count the rotations and learn how to adjust the steering wheel per the FSM you won't even have to get an alignment if all you are doing is the inner tie rod.
Just think of all the other things you can do with the $160 you just saved lol.
ShooterMcGavin
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Thanks!
I actually found inners for $30 each, but I just wouldn't go with parts that cheap, even with a warranty
I might try that option out and see how long it'll last.
I actually found inners for $30 each, but I just wouldn't go with parts that cheap, even with a warranty
I might try that option out and see how long it'll last.
StreetCreeper
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Thanks!
I actually found inners for $30 each, but I just wouldn't go with parts that cheap, even with a warranty
Are you referring to the Low Range Off Road ITREs for $30? If so I believe they are out of stock.
ShooterMcGavin
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O'reilly auto parts:
MasterPro OTREs for $30 each
MasterPro ITREs for $29 each
MasterPro OTREs for $30 each
MasterPro ITREs for $29 each
StreetCreeper
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Ah ok. I haven't looked at theirs. I did notice that the premium Napa brand inner that sells for $72 is the same inner that Autozone sells for $44. Both Sankei 555.
I put two on today and they looked good to me. But I'm no expert...
ShooterMcGavin
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Thanks for the help and the pictures Street. I keep going back and forth... My choices would be a total of $150 difference, inner and outer (about $360 vs. $210). Yeah, but these are going to last me for YEARS. But the cheaper ones would probably last for YEARS too. When they fail, it will be something slow and I will be able to see it coming. But I also don't want to get under the truck more than I need to.
I think I've made my decision. $150 over the life of the parts, either part, is not worth saving. I'm going for the OEM. The benefit in the end is, with the OEM, I probably won't ever need to replace them again.
*ETA: I am looking at ITREs that are $66 each, rather than the $29 ones.
I think I've made my decision. $150 over the life of the parts, either part, is not worth saving. I'm going for the OEM. The benefit in the end is, with the OEM, I probably won't ever need to replace them again.
*ETA: I am looking at ITREs that are $66 each, rather than the $29 ones.
Can you reference me to what FSM pages you are talking about so I can have a look?
I plan to do ITRE/OTRE soon with my LBJ's... Is there something special I need to do per the FSM besides replacing them (+Torque specs) ?
easy job just time consuming also do the sway bar links as well which can all be done for about 130.00 plus your time.
look up a seller world suspension on e-bay they have a complete set of upper lower ball joints and inner and outer tie rod ends for under 80.00 shipped and its standard quality same you get from advance etc etc I have used them on many customer cars as well as my 2 3rd gens no problems at all.
look up a seller world suspension on e-bay they have a complete set of upper lower ball joints and inner and outer tie rod ends for under 80.00 shipped and its standard quality same you get from advance etc etc I have used them on many customer cars as well as my 2 3rd gens no problems at all.
StreetCreeper
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Remember kids—just say NO to eBay lower ball joints (unless they are OEM of course).
gamefreakgc
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Pages 9-10 is what you are looking at for centering the steering wheel. It's simple enough to do.
Does not replace an alignment though, which is what you'll need after doing the LBJs. Nothing special here, just be sure to have a tie rod puller to make the job much easier. Once the outer tie rod is out it's a walk in the park.
Oh, I have lifetime alignment with Firestone.
I was just wondering if there was something else I wasn't aware of besides replacing the parts and getting an alignment.
