[corneld]

I have removed the old driver's side tie rod end & have installed a new one from coolcruisers.

As you can see from the pictures, the side I installed has 3-4 threads showing and the hole for the pin is clearly above the nut.

The second picture is of the passenger side tie rod end that I have not replaced, and it only has 1, maybe 2 threads showing.

It seems to me that unless the cotter pin is seated in one of the grooves in the nut, it is worthless.

Please advise......