natedogg713

Long story short I removed the header panel and saved the hardware to reuse for the replacement. Now it's missing from my house. Does anyone know where I can find at least what type of bolts and screws I need? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

caged

scrap yard is your friend.

natedogg713

Thanks. Didn't think about that for some odd reason. Ill pickup a xj tie rod while I'm there too. Do I need the ends?

caged

the drag link (aka long tie rod) only has one replaceable tie rod end at the pitman arm. i think it's right hand thread.

the tie rod (aka center link) has both ends replaceable. one left hand thread and one right hand thread.

unless the wheels are on and the key is there, it's hard to tell the condition of the rod ends, you usually need to wiggle the steering wheel back and forth while the wheels are on the ground to see if there's any play in the rod ends.

but, you can bring a set of slip joint pliers (aka channel locks for some of you) and pinch the rod end in it's respective counterpart to see for any movement.

natedogg713

Ok. So should I grab both if I can? Sorry I'm still learning. I'm using a picture I found with outlined suspension components for reference. Thanks caged