Ok, I know I need to do some work to the front end of my truck. There is a slight shudder when turning to the right (tie rod i think) and clicking/popping when I go over any bump in the road (ball joint I think).

I have found these parts through rockauto and wanted to make sure that these are what I need...

since the upper ball joint is part of the upper control arm i need to buy a whole new upper control arm???

MOOG Part # K620006
Frt Susp; Upper; Incl. bushing

and here are the tie rod end choices:

AUTO EXTRA Part # AXES3571
Front Outer

MEVOTECH Part # MES3571 {Steering Tie Rod End}
Front Outer

DEEZA Part # CHT618 {Premium Quality}
RWD; Patented Stronger Greaseable Version; Front Outer

RAYBESTOS Part # 4011878 {Professional Grade}
Outer

MOOG Part # ES3571
Frt Strg; Outer


which tie rod should I get? are there better control arms or tie rods that I should be looking at. I would like to get a control arm with a uni-ball versus ball joint so that I don't have to do this again! I would like to get a stronger tie rod end just because of how poorly our OE ones are made.


thanks for all of your help guys!!

 

I would find OEM equivalent parts the best that you can. I would also try and find as many greaseable parts as possible. I used Moog parts when i worked on my front end, no issues yet just keep them greased every oil change.

 

Cool! thanks for the tips! looks like I will be getting two new control arms and 2 outer tie rod ends. that will be an interesting install...I am not looking forward to putting the assembly back together with that dang spacer in there.