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Inner and outer tie rod ends #2669887
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I'm just getting to replace the tie rod ends on my 72 Cuda. Is there a difference in the outer and inner ends other than the RH and LH threads? I have two a bit different than the other two.


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Re: Inner and outer tie rod ends [Re: JonC] #2669890
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how are they different?

Re: Inner and outer tie rod ends [Re: stumpy] #2669900
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Stem sizes are not the same where the nut goes on. I'm not sure if the taper is different or not, I haven't measured them. One is a coarse thread and the other fine thread.

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Re: Inner and outer tie rod ends [Re: JonC] #2669914
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2 different manufacturers is my guess or even different suppliers for the vendor. I cant remember tearing down any original cars with 2 different size nuts on them.


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Re: Inner and outer tie rod ends [Re: mopar346] #2669923
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I'd pull the boots & see if taper dimention(s) are the same but highly likely I would just find out which ones' #'s is correct then order another identical one


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Re: Inner and outer tie rod ends [Re: JonC] #2670020
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I've never encountered them on any specific car the TPI was different. Are they stamped 400L 400R or such?

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One of them has "TVA-ES4011R TVA306" and the other "OEXA30417 DM30441L".


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Re: Inner and outer tie rod ends [Re: JonC] #2670518
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Originally Posted by JonC
One of them has "TVA-ES4011R TVA306" and the other "OEXA30417 DM30441L".


The ES4011R seems correct. The 441L doesn't.
Which threads are different.?

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I'm not home right now, but the one at the top of my photo doesn't seem right. When tightened down the hole for the cotter pin is way above the castle nut. And the boot is squished a lot.

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the 2 different threads ain't right at all. I would think an inadvertent assy line/packaging mistake. they are human.


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Re: Inner and outer tie rod ends [Re: RapidRobert] #2681495
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I just received a new shipment today of new outer ends from a different vendor, the same as the other two. These have a part number of LTTRES401R. Can someone give me the part number I need? If I install these, the castle nut is so far down on the stem the cotter pin is way above the top of it. I really want to drive it this summer, but working in the woods and only getting home once in a while to work one it to find the wrong part again is frustrating. I need the outer on both sides. Below is a link to my first purchase.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-2-Pairs-Front-Inner-Outer-Tie-Rod-End-For-70-83-Chrysler-Cordoba-Dodge/291989241573?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


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Re: Inner and outer tie rod ends [Re: JonC] #2681585
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if you are buying off ebay, it is no wonder. go to a reputable parts store like napa or your local chain brand and get them. napa will order them in if they are in local pdc at no cost to you. if not they can shuttle them in at no cost to you for your inspection.

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Just called NAPA and they can have them by tomorrow. Real Moog ones. $10.00 a pop, should have gone there first. It'll be a couple weeks before I'm out of the woods again but hope to get it done for August and Sept.

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Originally Posted by rbkt65
go to a reputable parts store like napa or your local chain brand and get them.

I agree.
They do have an on line presence also. shruggy
I was surprised just what is still available these days.
Always figured old stuff would be unavailable.


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Re: Inner and outer tie rod ends [Re: bboogieart] #2681643
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I have Moog on my 69 RR and a couple were too long also and I ended up using thick washers to get the tri castle nuts to work. They are small diameter so they look correct even if they are not.

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glad you got them coming. ask me how i know, i am retiring from an independently owned napa in illinois on wednesday. it pays to look everywhere at times. warranty is pretty good also. good luck.

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Originally Posted by JonC
Just called NAPA and they can have them by tomorrow. Real Moog ones. $10.00 a pop, should have gone there first. It'll be a couple weeks before I'm out of the woods again but hope to get it done for August and Sept.


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Re: Inner and outer tie rod ends [Re: Kowal] #2682205
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Got the correct ones and have them installed. Now to get it aligned. I do have a puller, thanks for the help guys.


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