Snapped a Tie Rod … thankful for trail mates

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Raptor top 10.75" stock bottom 10.25"

End view. Stock stub on left is stock and is about 11/16"in length, Raptor is about 9/16" thread on both is the same.

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So that part# is raptor? Has anybody cyphered wildtrack w/hoss 3.0?

I think it's these for the outers.

Inner.

 

[jorgem31]

Ok so the dealer closest to me in Gastonia can have the part in a couple
days….their labor is $155 to put in.

the alignment is $129.

id like to save the $155

Y’all think I can get it on myself ? I did not see y’all take it off….

If you're still less than a year and below 12k miles, alignment is covered under warranty.

 

[‘21OBX]

And toilet paper and a shovel.

My wife makes fun of me for this but check and check in the bin.

 

[broncosor]

I am quite lost with the tie rods.
When watching videos on Youtube it seems very long and complicated to change with many tools required including specific clamping tools.

Then on the forum some people say it‘s super easy an take 5 min. Is the Bronco different to video I can see for other Fords on YouTube?

Also, what’s the definitive answer on splints like the Broncbuster one: is it going to risk breaking the steering rack or not?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Hkak45]

I am quite lost with the tie rods.
When watching videos on Youtube it seems very long and complicated to change with many tools required including specific clamping tools.

Then on the forum some people say it‘s super easy an take 5 min. Is the Bronco different to video I can see for other Fords on YouTube?



Thanks for the help.

I would also like to see if someone can chime in on the process of replacing it and what tools we should keep in our trail bags that are needed when replacing tie rods

 

[Hkak45]

This is a pic I took of the -B when it arrived.
https://www.ruxerparts.com/oem-parts/ford-tie-rod-inner-mb3z3280b

This is a pic of the -A.
https://www.ruxerparts.com/oem-parts/ford-kit-tie-rod-mb3z3280a?c=az0x

The -B was done a few months ago so I guess it's possible the new packages have the boot in them but that would make no sense to have two identical parts with different numbers.

So the -B is all I would need if I break tie rod on trails right?

 

[swooshdave]

Didn't want to start a new thread but finally got a couple of the new style outer TRE in. This is P/N NB3Z-3A130-A, description " LESS VERSION PACKAGES, CONTINUOUS CNTRL DAMPING SUSPENSION", AKA, Raptor/Warthog.....I think.

New thread please.

 

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So the -B is all I would need if I break tie rod on trails right?

Yes. For the $$ difference, I'd get the -A and get the boot and clamps because if the boot gets messed up for some reason, buying it later is a lot more expensive. Not trying to upsell it but we've sold more of the kit than we have just the inner by itself. Also, these don't come with the jamb nut for whatever reason so I'd go to the hardware store and get a couple extras just in case the old one won't come off if the break is gnarly.

 

[Tarheel_Wes]

I am quite lost with the tie rods.
When watching videos on Youtube it seems very long and complicated to change with many tools required including specific clamping tools.

Then on the forum some people say it‘s super easy an take 5 min. Is the Bronco different to video I can see for other Fords on YouTube?

Also, what’s the definitive answer on splints like the Broncbuster one: is it going to risk breaking the steering rack or not?

Thanks for the help.

I"ll let @Copperhorse73 and @Tricky Dick chime in here because they are the ones that actually repaired my rig while I went to buy the Ranger tie rod...but, it seems to be relatively simple with a few tools.

We should have filmed it. But I think just some basic hand tools: socket wrenches, a crescent, and then a torque wrench for getting stuff torqued down the right way.


This video of the JKS sleeves gives you a decent idea of what you need to do...though it doesn't actually show the INNER tie rod being removed, but gives you a decent look.

 

[Copperhorse73]

I"ll let @Copperhorse73 and @Tricky Dick chime in here because they are the ones that actually repaired my rig while I went to buy the Ranger tie rod...but, it seems to be relatively simple with a few tools.

We should have filmed it. But I think just some basic hand tools: socket wrenches, a crescent, and then a torque wrench for getting stuff torqued down the right way.

I carry a large crescent and a crow foot wrench. A brass hammer needed too , for dislodging the ball joint on the outer. Also a long screwdriver for the clamp. 18/21 socket/impact gun (depends on your rig so I carry both) for the tie rod nut. I also carry a combination hydraulic jack built into jack stand

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