I need to replace a tie rod....are all 4 the same part or is each one different? I would like to replace all of them since there is 132k on the truck.

Thanks,
Steve

PS the bad one is the passengers side rear tie rod.....

 

While their prices are up there, the profit allows Rovers North to have nice exploded diagrams - see: Land Rover Discovery II Steering Parts Available from RoversNorth.com

Shop around.

 

can I replace just the tie rod end or do I have to replace the entire draglink for this one?????

 

I did all four on mine at one time, took most of the day and the beer. But I would imagine you could do one now, and save the rest for later. But it would appear that unlike the D1, where they are all little short ball joints, the D2 has what could be called the long end. And it is listed in parts layouts that way.

 

I would do all at once simply to save the money on wheel alignment which is required after replacing them. Otherwise if you do one by one....you are looking at wheel alignment after each replacement $$$$$$$$.
Just my thought.

 

I do agree with replacing them all. I"m hoping my alignment will be free since it was just done a few months back.

But does anyone know for sure, do I need to replace the entire tub or will the tie rod unscrew from it so I only have to do the end??

Thanks!

 

The long tie rod assembly must be replace along with the other 3 separately.

 

Thanks!

I hate this car....it's a PIA

Thanks again,
Steve

 

Just replace my drag link (in front of axle) - 2004 D2. Shopped around and found the long part (with staked, non-adjustable rod end and tube) for $85.73 delivered. I had already purchased the adjustable end a few weeks earlier for about $22. I had to use the existing clamps and adjuster, but this was the best deal I could find (Lemforder):

1 LRV073408 Genuine Drag Link 69.16
Subtotal: 69.16
Estimated Shipping: 16.57

Total Estimated Charges: $ 85.73

importautopart.net
1-800-590-0306.


Prices for the rest should be good as well.
Hope this helps.

 

The drag link (in front of axle) connects the steering box to the knuckle. The track rod (behind axle) connects the knuckles together. If you replace the drag link, you don't need an alignment because it only affects the steering wheel orientation. Install, take some wrenches and go for a drive - adjust till wheel is centered. I've never had a straight wheel after a professional alignment, mine now is dead straight because I took the time to get it right. As for the track rod, I did a tape measure alignment on my D1 that worked great and didn't wear tires after 20k miles. Mark tires at center of tread facing front and measure distance. Use carpenter's level to make sure you rotate wheels 180 degrees. Measure again with marks facing rear - this is the toe-in (out) measurement. Adjust to spec in RAVE. Worked great for me, will at least be good enough to get you to an alignment shop.