Ok time to tackle my front end slop! Can the 4 ends just be replaced? Or do I need to purchase the 2 whole links? It looks link maybe one end is welded on... I'd crawl under and look but the car is 20 miles away!

 

You would need to buy both ends/the entire link from the look of what you sent

 

you can just purchase the tie rod ends and replace those. they all thread in.


ignore this post. Brandon318 is correct.

 

Right on. So 3 with right hand threads (at knuckles) and 1 left hand thread. (at pitman arm)

Also, I see on rock auto there is a "SD" model listed. Does that cover my Disco II? Thanks for helping a noob!

 

No, not all the rod ends are replaceable. You have to order a new drag link if you want to replace both. I would consider getting the TerraFirma heavy duty steering rods instead (https://amzn.to/3AQJJVN) so you can replace both ends in the future. The rod ends on the TF kit are Defender ball joints, so if/when you order replacements in the future, you'll want to make sure you order those, not Disco 2 ends. The Defender rod ends have much beefier shanks.

 

this is correct information. my post was not.

and I second the Terra Firma Heavy Duty rods. I have those on my '04.

 

Copy that! Thanks guys.

 

I was in this exact position last week. I got the tera firma steering kit for just under $200. I was able to replace the worst tie rod end to get me by for a day trip while I was waiting for the steering kit to arrive. Even though half are replaceable, the one I did was pretty seized and required soaking for days, a bunch of heat, and a breaker bar.

The tera firma looks nice and is about twice as heavy as the stock stuff.

 

In theory on some of them you can replace the end joints; however, it's not worth it -- just replace the whole assembly with new joints at either end! (also some are not removable.. I am pretty sure the original ones from LR were removable...)