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Image 1 — Tie rod rubbing against sway bar links
Image 2 — Tie rod rubbing against sway bar links
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Tie rod rubbing against sway bar links

Tie rod connection to drag link is rubbing against the underside of the drag link when turning right. This is causing both abrasion to the parts and a limit to the turn radius.

Recently replaced track bar. I want to replace both the tie rod and drag link, but I don’t want to buy thicker parts and have even worse issues.

As far as I am aware, the control arms (upper and lower) are stock, and I have a suspicion that the axle is slightly more rearward than it should be. But that wouldn’t fix this particular issue as far as I am aware.

I’m hoping the issue is sagging due to deteriorated tie rod/drag link causing rubbing. But really, my opinion is worth zilch; what do yall think?

u/XandertheWriter — 4 days ago