Tie Rod Ends? Is there an acceptable amount of play in the wheels? One wheel has about 1/4 inch of

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04-12-2007, 08:49 PM

snowchaser

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Tie Rod Ends? Is there an acceptable amount of play in the wheels? One wheel has about 1/4 inch of

play side to side on the lift. Will replacing these ends be any noticeable improvement in handling? Only 1 wheel has some play now but it is not severe. Tire wear looks pretty normal.

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04-13-2007, 02:55 AM

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1/4 inch is severe. Replace it asap.

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04-13-2007, 05:01 AM

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2nd! There should be no noticable play in any direction

Left/right play = replace tie rod. Up/down play = replace wheel bearing.

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04-13-2007, 09:11 PM

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Thanks everyone! I will replace and allign it.

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