So we were trying to install a leveling kit on my truck and things didnt work out so well so we went to put everything back together. On my passenger side my castle nut for the tie rod end would not go on due to it being stripped. So went around town to find a castle nut that would fit it. None were to be found and ended up using a regular nut. The regular nut has been on there for about a week now. Im just afraid of it coming off. What should i do?

 

Go to a specialty fastener store, or, replace the tierod end.

You *could* just stick a cotter key thru the hole in the stud, that will keep it from falling off completely at least.

 

hmmmm let's see what's is the cost of being safe on the road. A new tie rod end is cheaper than somebody's life

 

New tie rod end is what? $15?