Tie rod castle nut

[78sc]

Hi guys, The new tie rod ends I ordered don't have a hole for the castle nut pin. They came with one of those 'squished' lock nuts.

Guess that's ok?

[universeman]

Probably so...you could always double-nut it if you wanted to

[Targalid]

Is that the same size on the tapered shaft? The new one looks larger diameter.

[Jdub]

Is that a Lemforder tie rod end? If not, I would consider purchasing that brand for your application. A lot of crap-a$$ knockoffs that have you crying miles down the road.

[78sc]

Originally Posted by universeman

Probably so...you could always double-nut it if you wanted to

That's not a bad idea.

Originally Posted by Targalid

Is that the same size on the tapered shaft? The new one looks larger diameter.

Same size. I just measured it with a caliper. Must be the camera angle.

Originally Posted by Jdub

Is that a Lemforder tie rod end? If not, I would consider purchasing that brand for your application. A lot of crap-a$$ knockoffs that have you crying miles down the road.

Yes, it's a Lemforder. Seems like it's well built, just doesn't come with castle nuts anymore I guess.

[wayne robson]

Hi ,no need to double nut , these are fine ,will never
come off, torque to 33ft pd.

[wrxnofx]

My new tie rods came with one old style and one new style with the lock nut rather than castle nut and cotter pin. Called our host, host reached out to the manufacturer, and they said this is the new style.

When I tried to install the new style, as soon as the nut bit into the threads both the nut and stud/ball turned, not allowing me to torque it up. Called our host back, and the guy I talked to said to push up on the bottom of the tie rod to push the taper tighter into the strut. I ended up using a floor jack. Worked like a champ. Great advice from the person I talked to!

[rnln]

I used a clamp to clamp it up and tighten it. I also put some liquid lock tight

[78sc]

Originally Posted by wrxnofx

My new tie rods came with one old style and one new style with the lock nut rather than castle nut and cotter pin. Called our host, host reached out to the manufacturer, and they said this is the new style.

When I tried to install the new style, as soon as the nut bit into the threads both the nut and stud/ball turned, not allowing me to torque it up. Called our host back, and the guy I talked to said to push up on the bottom of the tie rod to push the taper tighter into the strut. I ended up using a floor jack. Worked like a champ. Great advice from the person I talked to!

Thanks for passing on your experience. Much appreciated!

[mreid]

That style actually works better as you don't have to fiddle with torque vs. hole alignment. Also, never use locktite on a nylock nut. The locktite eats the insert weakening the whole purpose of the nut.

[stlrj]

Originally Posted by wrxnofx

My new tie rods came with one old style and one new style with the lock nut rather than castle nut and cotter pin.

Mine came that way too and just put them on. So far so good and not losing any sleep over it.

[78sc]

Originally Posted by stlrj

Mine came that way too and just put them on. So far so good and not losing any sleep over it.

Good to know, thanks.