Tie rod ends

[JHC]

2016 268 488k mi
What’s the life span on tie rod ends? Inspectors are talking about a jerky movement when I rock the wheel during inspection…time for replacement?

 

[danthewolf00]

I would if you have no maintenance record of them being changed.
You really do not want a tie rod end to break while either out on the highway or going down a mountain road.

 

[JHC]

I would if you have no maintenance record of them being changed.
You really do not want a tie rod end to break while either out on the highway or going down a mountain road.

You make an excellent point!

 

[danthewolf00]

And have the breakpads inspected 488k miles is a lot of road too.

 

[JHC]

And have the breakpads inspected 488k miles is a lot of road too.

New shoes and drums across the board a year ago. Still plenty of wear left, though I can probably take an adjustment.
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[danthewolf00]

I use to replace the brakes and tires every year on my cargo van just because of wear and tear.
I did 100,000 miles a year avg so it was a must to replace them.

 

[greasytshirt]

Take a look at the rear spring bushings on the front axle. Those get bashed and could possibly cause some movement.

 

[Hino123]

Usually it’s the draglinks that go. I replace 25 or so a year compared to the handful of tie rods end I change.