Had a loose feeling in the front end and dropped the H2 off for inspection. I go to pick up my trusty steed only to find out that all that stuff is junk. Its a 2005 and I added some 20 inch wheels,I have very little "abuse time" on this truck with 33,000 miles.When I asked the service writer if this was common he gave me that look and said "well we have had a few".Anyone heard of this before,should I expect this every 33,000 miles? On a bright note I got my 06 mirrors with no hassel and the service was great !

Had a loose feeling in the front end and dropped the H2 off for inspection. I go to pick up my trusty steed only to find out that all that stuff is junk. Its a 2005 and I added some 20 inch wheels,I have very little "abuse time" on this truck with 33,000 miles.When I asked the service writer if this was common he gave me that look and said "well we have had a few".Anyone heard of this before,should I expect this every 33,000 miles? On a bright note I got my 06 mirrors with no hassel and the service was great !

I generally replace my tie rods every 15,000 miles or so.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I replace mine about every 10,000 miles or so. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Actually, I forgot to mention that I rotate mine every 7500 miles. And yes, I do rotate in my spare tie rod.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CO Hummer:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I replace mine about every 10,000 miles or so. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Actually, I forgot to mention that I rotate mine every 7500 miles. And yes, I do rotate in my spare tie rod. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Do you rotate your tie rods left to right or right to left?

I trye to bend by tie rods evenly and rotate them every other oil change.

I don't like to carry spare rods. I just carry some bamboo and duct tape.

Ok , so I have taken some time to catch up on the board after being away for a bit.I am taking it that I have picked a bad time to ask such questions about tie rods and such and will ask again in about a month.If you could let me in on what started all this tie rod talk. Back to the fun now.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mossinc:
Ok , so I have taken some time to catch up on the board after being away for a bit.I am taking it that I have picked a bad time to ask such questions about tie rods and such and will ask again in about a month.If you could let me in on what started all this tie rod talk. Back to the fun now. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LMAO!

Ok, seriuosly though.
Pitman arm, idler arm, and tie rod = JUNK!
Tie rods = junk

Here's your solution. E Mail Phil D for the HD Fabtech tie rod kit w/ steering stabilizer. that should fix you up! And no your rig doesn't have to be lifted to use it.
THAT IS ALL!

Solve all of your tie rod, pitman & idler arm problems by PMing PhilD and getting the HD parts. I got a set of tie rods from Phil and they are unbelievably tough.

I am visitng PhilD tomorrow at the 7 Canyons event. I placed an order a few weeks back for a set of HD Tie Rods.

I'm skipping the Pittmans for now because I just had them replaced under warranty.

I would like to say that in 50K miles and countless wheeling trips, I have YET TO BREAK A TIE ROD!!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Longhorn:

I would like to say that in 50K miles and countless wheeling trips, I have YET TO BREAK A TIE ROD!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You're doomed now. That crap's going to break this weekend!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Longhorn:
I am visitng PhilD tomorrow at the 7 Canyons event. I placed an order a few weeks back for a set of HD Tie Rods.

I'm skipping the Pittmans for now because I just had them replaced under warranty.

I would like to say that in 50K miles and countless wheeling trips, I have YET TO BREAK A TIE ROD!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah... and? I had 60,000+ miles on my H2 AND just had brand new stock idler, pitman & tie rods put on before the Moab trip. But barely spin a tire and *DOINK* bent my passenger side tie rod. I don't think I even bounced when it happened. Scary, especially when I think of all of the stuff I've done with this rig.

I'll never have to worry about those little wussy TRs breaking ever again.
Thank you PhilD!!!!

Steering feels MUCH firmer now, also.

You need to fix that ring clamp on the boot.

10-4 and thanks for the info on a fix.I was just a little suprised as I really do not abuse this thing very much.Fire roads and snow banks most of the time.We dont have much for trails in this part of the woods