rack and pinion "rattle"

rednck21 · 03-22-2008, 09:19 PM

ive got a slight rattle coming from my rack and pinion. its side to side play and im wondering if there is any kind of inner tied rod thats replacable under the rubber boot, or if i need a whole ned r & p?? TIA

Explorin94 · 03-26-2008, 01:03 PM

Yes you can take the boots off and there are inner tierod ends under there.

rednck21 · 03-26-2008, 11:19 PM

thanks. its definatly coming from under the boots somewhere...is there a writeup for changing them?

Explorin94 · 03-27-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rednck21

thanks. its definatly coming from under the boots somewhere...is there a writeup for changing them?

You would need a special socket to get them off as well as install the new ones. I would take the truck to an alignment shop and have it done as that is where it would need to be after the parts were installed.

rednck21 · 03-28-2008, 05:20 PM

i work at an alignment shop and im familiar with that sorta thing, but ive never had to replace the inner stuff on a ranger though. is the tool a ford only tool, or can i get it from snap on or matco?

03-22-2008, 09:19 PM	#1
rednck21 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Year: 99 Engine: 2.5 Class: 2wd Used For: daily driver Posts: 59 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	rack and pinion "rattle" ive got a slight rattle coming from my rack and pinion. its side to side play and im wondering if there is any kind of inner tied rod thats replacable under the rubber boot, or if i need a whole ned r & p?? TIA __________________ 99 ranger, reg. cab, 2wd, 2.5, 5 speed 00 F-250, reg. cab, 4x4, 4R100, powerstroke
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03-26-2008, 01:03 PM	#2
Explorin94 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Farmington Il. Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Trail Slut Posts: 2,135 Rep Power: 19 iTrader: (1)	Yes you can take the boots off and there are inner tierod ends under there. __________________ HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS
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03-26-2008, 11:19 PM	#3
rednck21 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Year: 99 Engine: 2.5 Class: 2wd Used For: daily driver Posts: 59 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	thanks. its definatly coming from under the boots somewhere...is there a writeup for changing them? __________________ 99 ranger, reg. cab, 2wd, 2.5, 5 speed 00 F-250, reg. cab, 4x4, 4R100, powerstroke
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03-28-2008, 05:20 PM	#5
rednck21 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Year: 99 Engine: 2.5 Class: 2wd Used For: daily driver Posts: 59 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	i work at an alignment shop and im familiar with that sorta thing, but ive never had to replace the inner stuff on a ranger though. is the tool a ford only tool, or can i get it from snap on or matco? __________________ 99 ranger, reg. cab, 2wd, 2.5, 5 speed 00 F-250, reg. cab, 4x4, 4R100, powerstroke
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