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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: Catrik on January 08, 2023, 02:22:45 pm
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1986 K10, 10 bolt axle. The tie rod end wont sit correctly in the knuckle. The nut bottoms out so I had to put a washer in there, and now the boot wont fit at all. At first I though maybe someone had reamed the hole after it was damaged, but the drivers side rod end seems to fit just fine in here. What am I doing wrong?
The part number is Moog ES2234R, everything rockauto offers looks the same. Drivers side part is DELPHI TA2531.
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Go to the auto parts store and pick up a different one, test fit it in the knuckle. I just returned another set of Moog ball joints that didn't fit right.
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Get the Moog "Problem Solver" ones if possible. They have a steel ball socket inside and will last much longer than the plastic socket versions found in many other tie rods.
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Go to the auto parts store and pick up a different one, test fit it in the knuckle. I just returned another set of Moog ball joints that didn't fit right.
Oh you silly americans... Here in Finland the closest store selling USA parts is probably 300km away. I would have to call them first to ask if they even have the part, and even then it costs 4 times as much as in Rockauto ;D I cleaned the old joint off the inch layer of grease and it is the same part number as the new one and it has the same issue. Unlikely that two parts bought years apart would have the same defect.
Get the Moog "Problem Solver" ones if possible. They have a steel ball socket inside and will last much longer than the plastic socket versions found in many other tie rods.
Moog ES2234R, which I have, is the Problem solver series.
I think I'll see how the joint will fit on the drivers side knuckle, that should rule out if the left side taper hole is reamed or if the part is incorrect.
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Well if you already have one there to compare it with then there's no need to go on your 300 km trek. If the tie rod uses the jam nut it goes in from the bottom, if it has an adjusting sleeve it goes in from the top. Looks like the right setup from your pic but doesn't mean it's the correct knuckle or hasn't been messed with. I'm willing to bet that is your issue.
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Well if you already have one there to compare it with then there's no need to go on your 300 km trek. If the tie rod uses the jam nut it goes in from the bottom, if it has an adjusting sleeve it goes in from the top. Looks like the right setup from your pic but doesn't mean it's the correct knuckle or hasn't been messed with. I'm willing to bet that is your issue.
I remembered I had a knuckle in my treasure chest so i got out of bed, trekked 50 meters in knee deep snow on my underpants to have a test fit.. And it fits! Too bad this one has welded ball joints. i wonder if they make some kind of repair sleeves for these?
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...i got out of bed, trekked 50 meters in knee deep snow on my underpants to have a test fit..
And you call us silly... ::)
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There are some sleeves out there, but you should measure to see what will fit. Google tapered tie rod sleeve.
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"Oh you silly americans... Here in Finland the closest store selling USA parts is probably 300km away. I would have to call them first to ask if they even have the part, and even then it costs 4 times as much as in Rockauto ;D I cleaned the old joint off the inch layer of grease and it is the same part number as the new one and it has the same issue. Unlikely that two parts bought years apart would have the same defect. "
Lol. Sorry, didnt realize that. We take a lot for granted here. My mom's side of the family is all from Finland actually. I'll go there someday and visit family. See "the old country".
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I hope you wore clean underpants... ;)