RTH: LHD Rig; LHT Relay Rod End Position

[LAMBCRUSHER]

Hello Brain Trust.

I tried to determine the answer to my question using search in multiple forums before coming here.

I am working on the steering on my FJ55. The Cruiser Outfitters website lists the passenger side relay rod end as left hand thread, however, when I removed the relay rod, the LHT rod end was on the drivers side, at the center arm.

It is not outside the realm of reason that o mixed them up when I replaced them 20 years ago, but I’d rather not make the same mistake twice; if it was done incorrectly the first time.

There does seem to be a difference in taper diameter -albeit, very small - but the pitch seems the same from one end to the other.

So my question is, which side of the vehicle, on a left hand drive rig, does the left hand thread relay rod end go?

If anyone here can enlighten me, I’d be grateful.

Cheers!

 

[cruisermatt]

The passenger side is the LH thread.
The rod end has the longer stud to attach to the Tie-rod. If you use a different rod end you won't be able to put the cotter in in there. I have a truck like that here right now (we are fixing it of course)

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

The passenger side is the LH thread.
The rod end has the longer stud to attach to the Tie-rod. If you use a different rod end you won't be able to put the cotter in in there. I have a truck like that here right now (we are fixing it of course)

Awesome Matt!

Thank you!

That is what I thought, but I confused myself with my rookie mistake back in 04.

Cheers!