Tie rod ends - which manufactures ok?

[jdw1222]

Need to replace a couple of TRE for a drag link. The current ones looks terrible and are only 1.5 years old. Boots have dry rotted and tre are super rusty looking

Any recommendations on a good brand. Older gm 1 ton style

Es2234 r&l

 

[spasm3]

Proforged, hands down.

Is this for a 87-91 blazer?

Double check the part numbers but this should be a match.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1988,blazer,5.7l+350cid+v8,1061514,steering,tie+rod+end,7428


right
PROFORGED 10410818

left
PROFORGED 10410017

 

[pbm]

Don't buy Mevotech….JUNK

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted by spasm3
Proforged, hands down.

Is this for a 87-91 blazer?

Double check the part numbers but this should be a match.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1988,blazer,5.7l+350cid+v8,1061514,steering,tie+rod+end,7428


right
PROFORGED 10410818

left
PROFORGED 10410017



+1 on the Proforged or of course OE. They hold up very well, good boots and very corrosion resistant compared to other brands. Just last week I had the chance look over a plow truck I installed the tie rods, link pins and ball joints on 3 years ago and they look good with no rust and are in good condition, all sealed parts no zerks.
These are Taiwan made and high quality.

 

[jdw1222]

Awesome. Thanks


These are actually on a 1974 f250

It's a custom made drag link using gm tre's

 

[Ram02]

Moog

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted by Ram02
Moog


Great parts at 2c a pound scrap price.

 

[Wolfshead]

Nothing made in China.

 

[mfewtrail]

Originally Posted by Trav
Originally Posted by Ram02
Moog


Great parts at 2c a pound scrap price.



Being the OP has an "Older gm 1 ton style" it's possible he can score some older USA made Moog that was pretty decent. I've done that with a few older vehicles buying off of ebay. It's a bit more difficult to weed out the newer from old stock with nearly everyone using stock photos these days though.