Previous update: https://steemit.com/blog/@lostgeneration/project-vehicle-8
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As you can see the tie rod ends and drag links have seen better days, the boots have been compromised and most of them have some play.
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This is the passenger side, the tie rod coupler is slightly bent and the tie rod end has play.
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You can just barely see the bend from this angle, it is much more apparent when looking straight down the tie rod.
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Excuse the rust and paint haze, here you can see the tie rod removed, the front of the axle cleaned up. You can even see a bit of uneven wear on the tire from the bent tie rod coupler.
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Driver's side, I don't have the parts to replace the drag link yet.
Stay tuned.