New Tie Rod Ends and Tubes

[Nilster]

I replaced the tie rod ends with 555s and new budbuilt tubes and I can't believe the difference it made. I still have to get it aligned, but the difference at all speeds is amazing. The only tricky nut was the pitman arm connection, but a little bit of heat did the trick. I used a $10 pickle fork for the separation work. It now looks shiny and beefy. Going straight on the highway. Priceless.

 

[akarilo]

I did this same mod and nobody really gave a crap. Better luck with your thread

 

[Ebag333]

It's just not a sexy mod. Sorry.

Plus...

 

[Kernal]

What is the difference (in handling?) between your old TRE's and new? Got photos to post up?

 

[Rwhat]

Where did you buy your ends and how much for all the parts.

Akarilo, You got the link to your thread?

 

[Bjohnston115]

i jsut added 555 ends to my rig but kept the stock rods. I got them from kurt from cruiseroutfitters and they were like $97 for all 4.

 

[Walking Eagle]

It's just not a sexy mod. Sorry.

More maintance than mod. It's like posting up, "Hey, I changed my oil, but I used a Bosche filter rather than a stock Toyota filter."

But, since I have some 555's sitting in the garage, and need to order up a new drag link, I'm curious, OP - you say the difference is amazing - what was it doing wrong that it's not doing now, or is it just more precise? What promted the change? Tie rods loose, just old? Bent rods?