Outer Tie Rod End Question

Cruecible

Titan Swapped / SAS'd
Location
Albuquerque, NM
I couldn't find an exact answer to what I was seeking so I figured I'd post the question (I apologize if it's already answered and I didn't search hard enough).

With assistance, I'm finally upgrading my steering this week. I'm installing: Grassroots center link and AC HD tie rod adjusters. Now, my tie rod end boots are shot to all hell so those are going to need replacing. Question; is there a certain type of tie rod end that I need to purchase to be compatible with everything? Or one that is more recommended? A while back I've read about issues with certain ones fitting or being compatible, etc.

I'm going to order from rockauto and there are several ones on there, so any help and direction would be greatly appreciated.
 

xterror04

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Location
Carlisle, Iowa
Outer tie rod ends can be any brand... Deeza are popular... Inner need to be unserviceable like the factory ones... I run raybestos with no issue... The Inners just need a lower profile because the grassroots holds them closer to the frame
 

Cruecible

Titan Swapped / SAS'd
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Outer tie rod ends can be any brand... Deeza are popular... Inner need to be unserviceable like the factory ones... I run raybestos with no issue... The Inners just need a lower profile because the grassroots holds them closer to the frame

Excellent, thank you sir! Through a recommendation, I read through a couple build threads and found that I should avoid anything with a zerk fitting on it I believe. Which falls in line perfectly with what you said. Autozone has Duralast ones at $12.50 a piece, which I'm tempted to go with since I have a $20 credit. With that being said, the Raybestos ones on Rockauto look good too.
 

KChurch86

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Founding Member
I don't want to steer you in the wrong direction here (lol, steer...) but I run greaseable Deeza inners and outers with no problems, nothing hits, rubs, etc.

I think it really depends on the amount of lift you have though. I'm only running a PML and honestly, I no longer have any plans to go any taller. I'm sure if I went for a full 3", I'd run into trouble. Just FWIW.
 

Cruecible

Titan Swapped / SAS'd
Location
Albuquerque, NM
I appreciate any and all advice lol. I also just realized I never specified inner or outer, but glad you guys knew what I meant (inner btw). I'm excited to get all of these goodies on there to feel the difference and have the peace of mind when wheeling. I'm realizing more and more that the mod bug never hibernates, after this (mod wise, not maintenance) I'm looking at moving to Bilsteins and getting some armor.
 
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