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Old 09-15-2003, 12:14 AM
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Question Tie rod end bushing... help???
I've got a 2000 Ranger..... the bushing at the end of the tie rod end is cracked and broken up when i go to take a sharp turn it make gross grinding almost noise. Its a sealed bushing where you don't have to lube them so do i need to replace the whole tie rod or can i just relpace the bushing??:puzzled:
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Old 09-15-2003, 08:59 AM
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all i can think of to tell ya is duct tape lol or get a new one
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duct tape rules.....best tool ever invented...lol
......next to WD40..hehe
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i broke a tie rod on my 1ST ranger and it cost around 90 bucks for a new one with the bushing so i say just replace it!
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duct tape sounds good
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Old 09-18-2003, 08:11 AM
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cant forget the wd40 to keep it from squeeking
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thats all you need to fix a ford and it will run forever . no oil just spray some wd40 in it , itll run like a dream
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