Tie Rod Replacement (Tacoma DIY / How To)

In this video, I show you how to upgrade the inner and outer tie rod on the Toyota Tacoma
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[@KFloTacoma]

Get the parts here: Tie rod outer amzn.to/3vMany1 Tie rod inner amzn.to/3tGzK1v Boot passenger side amzn.to/35zCtSB Boot driver side amzn.to/3IX7Vs6

[@shanestrohm7544]

Does both of the inner and outer tie Roda come 2 in each one or do you have to pay separate

[@michaelsullivan9157]

This channel has been absolutely instrumental to my DIY Tacoma projects! Much appreciated!

[@AscendingBliss]

This is a supremely great how-to video. Thank you so much!

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome! I appreciate the kind words, you'll love my other videos too! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@worxharder9470]

My mother is a saint, how dare you sir!

[@williambeasley1984]

Great video! I'm about to change my inner and outer on my 99 tacoma. Your video gave me more confidence, thank you

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@Jaime92870]

Just bought the moog replacement ones you have on Amazon lol I'll be referencing your video when I replace it.

[@KFloTacoma]

Nice, good luck with that!

[@kevovek76]

@@KFloTacoma KFLO so I did a 3/2 lift with JBA UCA’s on 2021 Tacoma SR5 RWD. I went with a 285/70/17. I’ve had it aligned several times but do t think it’s right. On the HWY it drives fine, tracks good no pull. When I turn onto a gravel road, rail road tracks or bumps at lower speeds the steering wheel moves like crazy? Any ideas?

[@INTERNA9]

THANX

[@DrachenRitter]

My passenger side tie rod is leaking fluid. Soon as you said “need wheel alignment” I rolled my eyes. Just replaced my lower control arms and had an alignment check [using your DIY video]. But I’ll be damned if I have to go in for another alignment lol! It is inevitable at this point...

[@KFloTacoma]

LOL, you can use my fishing line method for a quick alignment check. I have a video on that in this channel if you haven't seen it yet. thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@roberthatcher2929]

Probably the first yo momma joke I’ve ever heard that I didn’t make me want to slap the person telling it. Excellent video, thank you.

[@KFloTacoma]

LOL That's good news for my end

[@stefanfraites7823]

Haha yeh this guy is hard-core.😂 But only arrogant people and those who don't have a sense of humor would be offended. This guy (as we can all see) is very educated, he knows his shit but he adds a bit of entertainment as well to his videos to make the learning process fun. Sure he may have been a teacher at 1 point. 🤭

[@DanKelley83777]

Just replaced both outers using Moog Problem Solver Asia Tech. Pretty easy to do. For some reason, the passenger's side outer tie rod is threaded or screwed in more causing me to be able to turn to the right tighter but allows tire to rub on frame. I bought 1.25" Spidertrax wheel spacers to solve that prob.

[@drakeforte568]

Thanks for your video. It turns out the inner tie rod is really loose and worn out and I followed along with this video. The most time consuming part is folding the washer. It turns out it is easier to just use a channel plier to bend it.

[@KFloTacoma]

That's a great idea thanks for sharing!

[@SDsailor7]

@@KFloTacoma For what years and models of toyota trucks does this video aplies? Thank you

[@datawrangler81]

@@SDsailor7 underneath looks just my 2004 4x4 Tacoma tie rod ends

[@danielgoodwin8376]

Got a 2000 prerunner, need to do the inner and outer tie rods, I was trying to break em loose with a large adjustable wrench I'm gonna have to try a good pipe wrench, I might be able to put a cheater bar on the end to get it to break loose

[@naturemanmatt]

Thank you for your videos! I subscribed and will be checking your page for all of my Tacoma repairs.

[@victorenriquez582]

That last Lube comment!!! 😂🤦‍♂️

[@KFloTacoma]

😂😅

[@vr6mvp]

You called a pry bar a breaker bar, and the pipe wrench a pipe clamp 🤣, good video anyway👍🏽

[@MJ-np3fs]

Thanks for the video. Really helpful. What kind of drill do you recommend. Is that an impact drill driver? Thanks.

[@erichmarusich4697]

Why don't you hold the rack like Toyota recommends when removing the inner tire rod/

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

Hold it with a adjustable wrench?

[@reesef6030]

Is there a reason you don't use a screwdriver to get that inner clamp off? It would seem a long flathead screwdriver could work as well

[@YourBuddyKeith]

Thanks for all your content. At 340k mi, I was surprised to find my inner and outter tie rods in great shape as well as the outer ball joint boot. The ball joint was still really stiff no play and the inner tie rod had no play, but very easy to move around unlike then new moog unit. I had already ordered new pairs, so I’m about to install them. Upon inspecting the new inner tie rod, it looks as if there isn’t much grease. Should I add grease? I noticed you did in the video without mention. I’m reading everywhere you don’t grease the inner tie rod and leave it alone. I’m overthinking it like everything else, but I’m a bit concerned about mixing different types of grease. Any guidance would be much appreciated!

[@KFloTacoma]

The inner tie rod does come pregreased but it doesn't hurt to add more in my opinion. I just used wheel bearing grease in mine.

[@SDsailor7]

On what year toyota tacoma?

[@kristofferpence]

My 2018 Tacoma with 41k miles already has grease all over the boots 🙄. Thanks for the video though, loads of help

[@KFloTacoma]

Does it have the greaseable tie rods? Did you recently have it serviced?

[@kristofferpence]

@@KFloTacoma nah, it’s been a while. No clue if they’re greaseable

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

Will those boots fit a 3rd gen?

[@KFloTacoma]

Yes they do. You can see it in the reviews

[@cgarrett2212]

Have you had any issues with these toe rods after all this time ?

[@KFloTacoma]

Still solid. You can watch my VT vlogs to see how they performed

[@SDsailor7]

Do they sell those boot clamps at the auto store? Anyone know? Thank you

[@cpt_sweettooth]

Dude you’re dope

[@KFloTacoma]

You the man bro

[@matics0632]

My tacoma hasn't gotten enough miles to need to go through replacing the tie rods I believe. I happened to find that one of the rubber boots had torn open and I have no idea how long ago it happened. Would I be able to just separate the tie rod and replace the boot without having to replace the tie rods as well?

[@KFloTacoma]

Unfortunately not. Tie rods are cheap enough to buy ($30 for the outer) that it's not worth it to just replace the boot.

[@joshuaslomba971]

@@KFloTacoma I saw moog sells an entire set for tacoma's including inner and outer tie rods, as well as ball joints for roughly 300, which was a good bit cheaper than buying all separately. Even though you probably don't need all of that, if you're doing one tie rod, you might as well do the one on the opposite side, and the other parts are things that will likely eventually need replacement. All depends on your budget etc, wish I had seen it before buying the tie rods alone.

[@georgen4077]

no torque specs for the tie rods???

[@KFloTacoma]

see 5:22 for the castle nut if you're talking about the jam nut, hand tighten is good enough. If you're talking about the inner tie rod, there's a locking ring and loctite, hand tight is good enough as well

[@fishing-kix5035]

How do you know you need a new tie rod?

[@KFloTacoma]

Usually if you hear a popping in the suspension when your braking or going over bumps, you have a ball joint that's on its way out. Then I just start replacing ball joints from easiest replacement to hardest, so that's: tie rod, UCA then LCA. Each replacement, i listen and make sure the popping noise has gone away. I'll put a video together going into more detail with other diagnosis methods and maintenance intervals

[@tr4ilblazin]

What is the tie rod end under your amazon bro ?

[@KFloTacoma]

Hey bro. It's the Moog greaseable ones. I've updated my Amazon page. You should be able to see it now under "suspension". Amazon.kflo-krib.com

[@tr4ilblazin]

Alright Thanks fam 👌🏽

[@jamiegray4063]

Ho we do you keep the new tie rod end from spinning when you put on castle nut.??

[@KFloTacoma]

are the threads clean? did you use antiseize? once the conical portion of the tie rod sits in the steering knuckle, it prevents it from spinning.

[@jusskitten9773]

😂 at min 5:40 on

[@KFloTacoma]

😂

[@asterios4888]

5:58 you think you are funny