Outer tie rod replacement

So, I replaced my outer tie rod ends and the passenger side tie rod end nut was threaded on about 3/4" more on the tie rod than the driver's side. The only thing I can think of that would cause that would be if the passenger's side inner tie rod end was threaded in or out more than the driver's side. It causes my tire to rub on frame when the wheel is turned all the way to the right. Has anyone on here had this problem?

 

If I remember right, one side of mine had the tie rod nut threaded on a few threads more than the other...they were not equal side to side. I just figured it was done during my alignments to get the alignment numbers correct for my truck. I guess ideally they would be the same on both sides, but suspension, bushings, tires, weight on each side, ect. all plays a role and can make one side different than the other (my guess anyway).

 

also mfr defects can cause them to be no identical

wear and tear on parts can cause them to be a little off.

I replaced mine with Moogs this summer cause she's a street queen lately, and I had them equally set. yeah tires screeching when turning quickly made that change.

 

Okay, thanks! The nut is threaded on about 3/4" more than driver's side. I don't like rubbing on the frame when cut all the way but I can try to avoid that. Do you know if the inner tie rod ends are adjustable or is it just the rack that is in a fixed position? Thanks!

 

I don't think the inner tie rod is, no. Rubbing on the frame is usually an issue with wheel backspacing, I have the same problem when I cut to one side especially on the trail. Tire grazes the frame. Either new wheels with better backspacing will fix it, or putting a small wheel spacer your current setup should fix it. Beware of those thin 1/4" spacers though, they reduce the amount of threads your lug nuts will grab on the studs which can be dangerous.

 

@DanK83 , I'm doing both inner and outer today, and part of tomorrow. I work slowwww. But I'm going to try and get mine even on both sides, counting the exposed threads on both sides. Good luck with your job when you tackle it.

 

I did both my tie rods yesterday. Eyeball it as best as you could so it drives straight and let an alignment shop deal with it.

 

Just replaced 04 prerunner inners .Had 14 turns on right tie rod and 20 on left . Inner tie rod just bolts to rack. No adjustments .Not like cars with drag link. First time replacement so came from factory like that. Which had me wondering if I counted correctly lol. Also ordered rotors and thought I measured 12.5 but was 11 something loose money

 

So, did the outer tie rods have different thread count? One screwed in mire than the other outer tie rod end? It's just a nuisance that when the wheel is turned all the way to the right, the front right tire rubs on the frame and i don't have that issue when the steering wheel is turned all the way to the left. I thought about getting 1" or 1.5" spacers but don't know much about the brands. I heard of a spider brand or something like that. I don't need the most expensive ones but not poor quality either. I just want to get the tire out and away from the frame when making tight turns. Thanks for any help!

 

Just make sure you get hub centric spacers.

Lug centric ones are the ones to avoid, they're the ones you hear horror stories of.

 

Yea was more turns on left than right . When you get it aligned , its not going to matter .