How To Replace Inner and Outer Tie Rods Ford F150

In this video, I will show you how I replaced the inner and outer tie rods on my 2003 Ford F150

[@jeffreycroswell5203]

In case anyone needs it he was right about the torque range. According to Haynes it is 56-75 ft. lbs for both inner and outer tie rods.

[@potatosalad5355]

Gracias amigo...!

[@dustborn84]

Thank you for this video. So much more simpler than other videos.

[@michaeltanner4923]

Excellent! Brother I could follow n understand all your doing. I too have to do ball joints but I'm no mechanic. I actually think I may pull this off! Thanks! Will be looking for other videos you make. I can learn from a "normal" guy much easier. Great job friend.

[@infectuss.d2032]

Amazing how much you learn watching videos never in my life work on a car now I work a lot and my f150 👍👍

[@JimmyHagar]

infectuss .D it's amazing how much money you save to

[@jesusmejia1334]

You still got your F-150?!

[@CB-lh8gw]

Lmao in my head I was imagining you saying something like "I don't know the torque specs off the top of my head but you just gotta snug'em down good and you'll be fine" and then boom you started talking about not knowing the torque specs and it was amazing.

[@johnnyc4738]

Mine snapped on the inner end, this morning (fairly scary). I'm no mechanic, but I can definitely handle this. This video was perfect. Thanks, man. 🍻

[@jrfranco3090]

Thanks for the video!. Helped out so much Gonna replace mine hopefully in a couple weeks. my 01 54 super crew just broke 200k and I love it! I'd never sell her!

[@figibloom]

Thanks for watching!

[@bencandler5335]

Thanks for the video, really helped. Looked like a tough job on my rusty 2001 f150 and I only had the inner and outer replacement rods. After watching this, I bought new adjusting connectors and replaced the whole thing like you did and matched up the lengths. Alignment seems exactly the same but I'll take it to a shop anyway to make sure. Also, I didn't have the joint tool but Autozone loans them out for free so I didn't spend the $20 for that piece I'll never use again. Cheers!

[@figibloom]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@timosness3667]

Good job man. Nothing like doing the work yourself. And saving money. Rather than bringing it to the stealership! Lol

[@figibloom]

Thanks for watching.

[@alimohammond6323]

thanks, I have to do tierods on my truck today, I did shocks last week and swaybar leaks yesterday, now tie rods today, and my back is all cramp up, thanks for the video!

[@figibloom]

Thanks for watching!!

[@eastside_slim2603]

Great step by step. Stay warm buddy . Watching from DETROIT...

[@smokeyyy_da_tree]

U got everythin i need to do on my truck. Makes this alot easier on me

[@andrewsorosiak]

I know me too lol

[@bobcolorado3491]

Thanks, very helpful. Getting ready to do the same on my F150.

[@figibloom]

Glad we could help. Thanks for watching!

[@robertknopf948]

Funny how our repairs are in cold weather.Good job .

[@JohnJohn-hc1yl]

Thank you. You couldn’t of made it any clearer! Going to do my Navigator next weekend.

[@mejia69210]

Good video bud. There's nothing wrong what you did at all!👍

[@serrodrigz3472]

Buen trabajo jefe.

[@SprouseyTheHandyMan]

Thank you!!!!

[@musicsavesxlives]

Doing also once again good stuff Thanks saved me a few $ thanks have a great summer!

[@clintoncodack]

I like your idea replacing it as a unit. I might do the same thing.

[@figibloom]

It worked out pretty well for the most part. I still took my truck in to get an alignment afterwards and it was off just a hair, but I recently replaced a bunch of parts that needed it. I suggest getting an alignment or at least get it checked after doing this type of repair. Well thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Have a good day.

[@clintoncodack]

AJ Pierce I'm about to do the lower ball joints. My tie rods seem okay but one boot is cracked and they are original anyway. I like to take advantage of having things apart and doing as much as I can at once. Getting a little older and it's harder to get down than it used to be. "Is there anything else I can do while I'm down here?" is what I always say lol Then it will be time for the alignment like you said. After that on to a rear axle seal that's started leaking a little bit. Mines a 98 and this is all original stuff so I can't complain.

[@figibloom]

I guess just do a good visual inspection and if you see something wrong fix it while you are in there. That is kinda what I did I had a bad ball joint, and I just decided if I am doing one I am going to do both ball joints while I am in there. So I popped out the lower ball joint and I changed out my upper control arm and ball joint. Then I did my tie rods, and went and got an alignment. Oh and I bought new tires. That was the main reason I wanted to fix up my front end and get it perfect.

[@emmaalmanza0609]

Great video! Thank you for sharing...

[@sennosedai1581]

Great video you make it look easy. Thx for the lesson.

[@figibloom]

I am glad my video helped you out. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. I appreciate it. Have a good day.

[@jolynnhinkle5412]

after replacing those inner and outer tie rods are they suppose to twist back and forth by hand? on my truck both sides I can twist the the inner and outer as a whole by hand.. I dont know if that is normal or not. There is no other play except by twisting..

[@carlosarce6352]

Thanks for the tips.

[@Satexans210]

What’s the correct name for the puller? Can’t find one

[@bashafacin]

Good job man, thank you!!

[@figibloom]

Thanks for watching!

[@JimmyHagar]

If you'd wait to grease it after you're done it wouldn't be that hard to get that tie rod in

[@sterrshow5016]

This is too easy, thanks for the video

[@figibloom]

Thanks for watching!!

[@schuylerolivier9234]

Good stuff! Great video!

[@figibloom]

Thank you for watching!

[@THEGAME-tz6yu]

Good video

[@tmr1331]

I have a 4x4 I can find outer tie rod ends for 4x4 but I can’t find inner does it matter for the inner ?

[@davideckard5827]

don't feel to bad. my torque wrench broke on my last repair job. ended up almost breaking my wrist lol

[@RW4X4X3006]

That's a job I schedule for a summer weekend. Yep.

[@michaelsaenz6787]

Awesome video, thank you soo much!

[@figibloom]

Thank for watching and thanks for the comment. Have a good day.

[@dakota73110]

What was the reason for replacing them I have a lot of play in my tires and steering wheel is this a reason it could do that

[@jasondrick2648]

Yep play in your steering wheel means worn tie rods.

[@loganking9377]

If your tires and your steering wheel have play, it is either ball joints or worn tie rods.

[@schuylerolivier9234]

Any Video On Sway bar links?

[@kainoasanchez1426]

It would have been much easier if you jacked up the lower control arm a little bit

[@kylemccutcheon5215]

What do I do if I don't have a puller

[@keithmjr]

Was there not a plastic boot protecting the inner tie rod portion?

[@figibloom]

I cant remember for sure, but I dont believe there was a plastic boot protecting the inner tie rod. I personally have only seen the inner plastic tie rod boots on rack and pinion style steering systems, which this truck was not. You can google different types of steering systems to see what I am talking about. Anyway I hope this info helps you out. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Have a good day.

[@keithmjr]

AJ Pierce Other videos I have seen had the boots. I'm too lazy to check mine right now.

[@tommypatterson6943]

Thanks

[@Shonuff42080]

Mine just broke today gonna try it

[@billhall5025]

Good video.....where did you get the tie rod puller? What is the manufacturer and model number"

[@figibloom]

I bought it at a pawn store. It was made by Powerbuilt kit 3 5pc front end service set model # 648626. I hope this info helps you out. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. Have a good day.

[@dennisreynolds6915]

How did yours handle after this? Mine feels sorta floaty

[@keylo2457]

what was the total length

[@cryeredd7563]

don't you have to throw some grease in those bushings?

[@iamthejake2000]

Thanks!

[@slimjim7411]

I just smack them with a hammer to pop them out. I had some pickle forks proved useless on both ends. No puller so I just whacked them with a hammer and they popped loose. By hammer though I mean a large 2lb ball peen hammer.

[@figibloom]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Nicholas_Triumph_Thruxton]

Anyone know the torque specs?

[@brianturner914]

How did you know they had to be replaced?

[@potatosalad5355]

tap metallic sound, some vibration on driven, regular check when the wheels are hight, etc etc....

[@alimohammond6323]

Ford put cheap rims on the trucks, and they used cheap metal for the body on all there vechial ,they rust to easy!

[@The.tatersalad]

While this comment was typed, 20 Chevys rusted in the distance

[@adampierce3771]

Hey we have the same name! My name Adam pierce and my middle name is j!