I'm replacing my track rod ball joint ends on my 2003 D2. Do I need 2 right hand threaded ends, or one left and one right hand threaded?

Brian in Austin

 

I actually thought only one side was replaceable, but let me double check.

 

Thinking you may be right Alex. Jacked it up, pulled the wheels and dropped the drivers side tie rod end,....all good,....moved around to the passenger side and it looks like the tie rod end is permanently crimped on to the track rod as I don't see any exposed threads that we normally see. Do I have to replace the entire track rod???


Brian in Austin

 

So far as I know it's the whole rod. I've seen the parts listed as "short end" and "long end". Short is the passenger, long is the driver (in NA).