Matt42
TDR MEMBER
Do the OEM tie rod ends on a 1996-ish 4x4 use SAE or metric thread threaded grease fittings?
SAE 1/4-28? Metric 6mm? Some hybrid size?
After 26 years, I tried to replace a straight fitting with a 45 degree one. I have an assortment of SAE and metric fittings, but none of them would tighten adequately. I even compared fittings thread-to-thread, and the best of them wouldn't snug up. It was as if the thread pitch was OK, but the diameter was too small. (Yup, I bought them at HF.)
By now, I wouldn't be surprised if I have completely ruined the internal threads on the tie rod end. And of course, it's the long one.
SAE 1/4-28? Metric 6mm? Some hybrid size?
After 26 years, I tried to replace a straight fitting with a 45 degree one. I have an assortment of SAE and metric fittings, but none of them would tighten adequately. I even compared fittings thread-to-thread, and the best of them wouldn't snug up. It was as if the thread pitch was OK, but the diameter was too small. (Yup, I bought them at HF.)
By now, I wouldn't be surprised if I have completely ruined the internal threads on the tie rod end. And of course, it's the long one.
