Any ideas if I can change the tie rod end by looking at this picture?

willc86 · « **on:** August 23, 2021, 06:34:40 AM »

So essentially this happened while riding normal, and just snapped. is this just bad luck or the zforce tie rods are normally bad? Anyhow, I was thinking of drilling it out, but I dont know I can mess up the threads, or is it 100% for sure change the entire rod?

willc86 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2021, 06:35:25 AM »

here is another picture

NMKawierider · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2021, 08:30:14 AM »

Hold the rod on that square spot and remove that nut...it may be left hand threaded depending on what side...the stub will back out with the nut. The tie rod is just a threaded tube. Just buy another end and screw it in to the same position or do a toe-set...which would be the smart thing to do. Yes, that is the #1 place these break tie rod ends. Soft Chinese metals.

willc86 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2021, 01:23:10 PM »

That nut can move? I thought it was stationary with the rod or part of the rod. So just turn it and the broken tie rod end will become loose?

doug80638 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2021, 01:25:56 PM »

Ha! Yes. An easy fix.

willc86 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2021, 01:28:03 PM »

What thanks buddy any you recommend that's not that cheap metal just realized that looking at the metal

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Any ideas if I can change the tie rod end by looking at this picture?

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