Tie Rod End Question

[thinmints]

I have a 96 xj i was wondering if there is a difference with the left and right side tie rods i see some sites that sell them just as, but others like autozone parts america etc... say there is a difference and they seem to cost more for the left side than the right side i can buy a pair of them for $22. lifetime warenty but it doesnt list as left inner or right outer etc...

[Dale Aeppli]

There is a difference one is a left-hand thread and the other is right hand thread. The threads are made that way so you can adjust the toe-in on your wheels. Tie rod ends are not cheap. Don't buy cheapies MOOG are good you get what you pay for Dale

[dave92cherokee]

Another difference between the tie rod ends is the actual size of the threaded end itself. So when replacing a tie rod end check to see which way it tightens and measure the width of the threads as well.