Who makes the best tie rod ends right now?

[fred m]

Due to the complete incompetence of several chain-store alignment techs, I’m shopping for new tie rods. The go-to used to be MOOG but as they started making more and more stuff overseas their quality control got progressively worse.

What brand should I be shopping for? American made if possible but I doubt there are any.

 

[07nhbpsi]

I used Moog when I redid my front end, no issues..... of course didnt use their elcheapo line either....I noticed they have two different lines of control arms.... serviceable and non

 

[sgtsandman]

I went with Mevotech from Rock Auto this last time. I also chose the heavy duty model. Whatever you decide to go with, I would recommend getting something with a zirc fitting. If you don't want a greasable part, then just go with Motorcraft.

 

[86isuzu]

I went with Mevotech from Rock Auto this last time. I also chose the heavy duty model. Whatever you decide to go with, I would recommend getting something with a zirc fitting. If you don't want a greasable part, then just go with Motorcraft.

+1 on the Mevotech. You can also pick them up at your local NAPA.

 

[Inherited Thunderbolt]

I'm running rebuilt tie rod ends that use polyurethane bushings in place of the rubber boots. No need to grease and virtually indestructible.

 

[Blmpkn]

I'm running rebuilt tie rod ends that use polyurethane bushings in place of the rubber boots. No need to grease and virtually indestructible.

More details? Pictures?