2004 sierra tie rod ends

[rennalds]

Anyone ever replaced 2004 tie rod ends both (inner and outer)? Is it better left to the dealer or should someone with weekend skills be able to pull this off???

[truckdude239]

well if its the same as a tahoe i did a guys at works in about 20 mins plus the 30 mins for alignment at the shop up the road. if it is 4 wd that are simple 2 wd not so much

[rennalds]

So you are saying a two wheel drive is harder?

[truckdude239]

Yes

[truckdude239]

2WD HAS A RANK AND PINON which are harder to the fact you have to take the boots off the rack and have a special tool for it. the 4wd are right there on the outside where you can get to them it a big wrench it calls for .5 a side on the 4wd and 1.0 hour per side for 2wd

[rennalds]

I have been reading up on it. Is it possible to damage the rack when removing the tie rod? What tool should I ask for at the parts store?

[truckdude239]

you need an innner tie rod tool http://www.harborfreight.com/inner-t...set-96558.html is what it looks like

[rennalds]

What about the boots? Are they reusuable? Is there a special tool for removing/installing the boots? Thanks for all your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[truckdude239]

they are reusable if they are not ripped not special tool i just cut the clamp that holds them on the normally i use a zip-tie to hold them back on

[bighaas79]

Originally Posted by truckdude239

they are reusable if they are not ripped not special tool i just cut the clamp that holds them on the normally i use a zip-tie to hold them back on

small hose clamps will work as well

[truckdude239]

yeah a small hose clamp would probley work better

[rennalds]

A big Thanks to TRUCK DUDE!!!

[truckdude239]

did you get them done?

[rennalds]

yep worked like a charm, thanks again

[truckdude239]

no problem glad i could help!!