Quick question regarding outer ball joint on tie rod on my 1999 C2500 Suburban. Zero play in any direction except what I'd call axial ie, in the direction of the threaded part/shank towards the retaining nut - like plunge. Is this normal?
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Thanks.up and down movement, no its bad
Twisty / spinney movement, yes it normal. Most have a hex or torx on top to keep them from spinning until it seats in the hub
I can't answer your question, only add that the 'plunge' I found was worse (much worse) on the passenger side.Hope it's ok to jump in. I was wondering why my passenger side tie rods have more movement from stop to stop in a certain direction than the driver's side. There is no up/down plunger type slop but it's confusing as to why there's a difference in the way they feel?
Here's a video of what I'm trying to describe. Anyone have any idea? Is it normal?
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Keep in mind that the passenger side rides on a much rougher section of road than the drivers so you can expect anything on that side to wear out sooner. It's the passenger side that rides on the edge of the tar-seal where it meets the gravel etc.I can't answer your question, only add that the 'plunge' I found was worse (much worse) on the passenger side.
You're seeing the rotational motion allowed by TWO tie rod ends, connected in the middle by an adjustment sleeve.I was wondering why my passenger side tie rods have more movement from stop to stop in a certain direction than the driver's side.
Does this mean it should be set up for minimal movement? I just had an alignment 5 days ago... unfortunately I decided to mess with my ride height after and actually had to turn my adjuster sleeve on one side because they had the clamp bolts hitting my sway bar. Don't think I moved anything but the clamp though...But nobody teaches that at "alignment school".