Dorman 544-721 left inner tie rod end for the 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and other vehicles passes steering input from the linkage to the wheel. Like other Dorman tie rod ends, it directly replaces the original equipment tie rod on specific vehicle applications.
- Dorman OE Solutions line
- Precision-forged, factory-sealed housing that resists corrosion
- Built to decrease wear rate and add overall strength
- Steel housing, polymer bearing and polychloroprene dust boot, with a powder-coated finish
- Threaded design with a male end on both sides
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 544-721 tie rod end
- Also called: steering tie rod end
- Fits: 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and other vehicles
- Position: Left inner
- Material: Steel (housing)
- Condition: New
A worn tie rod end can show up as loose or wandering steering, uneven tire wear or a clunk when turning. Worn parts elsewhere in the steering or suspension can feel similar, so with the engine off, start by looking at the dust boot for tears and the housing for rust.
Fits
The 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500, the 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and the 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 3500 take this tie rod end, and so do other vehicles. This listing is one left inner tie rod end, and that side takes one; the other side is ordered separately, and the two are normally replaced together. If your truck is not named here, look up its year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Left inner
- Quantity per side: 1
- Type: Threaded
- End 1 and end 2: male
Build and materials
- Housing material: steel
- Bearing material: polymer
- Dust boot material: polychloroprene
- Finish: powder coated
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One tie rod end and one nut. A grease fitting is not included.
Interchange: 626.67802
45A3080 · 46A3080A · 5086145AA · 5086145AB · 5086145AC · TA5763 · DS1464 · DS1464E · GDS1464 · MDS1464 · TXMS25751 · JTE1273
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
45A3080, 46A3080A, 626.67802, 5086145AA, 5086145AB, 5086145AC, TA5763, DS1464, DS1464E, GDS1464, MDS1464, TXMS25751, JTE1273
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Ram 1500 tie rod for a 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500?
Yes. Dorman 544-721 is the left inner tie rod end for the 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The right side is a separate part.
Do Ram 2500 tie rod ends like this one fit the 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500?
Yes. Dorman 544-721 fits the 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 in the left inner position, and that side takes one.
What is the Dorman tie rod boot on this end made of?
The dust boot is polychloroprene. The bearing is polymer, the housing is steel and the finish is powder coated.
Does this steering tie rod end come with a nut?
Yes. The box holds one tie rod end and one nut. A grease fitting is not included.
Is 5086145AA the same as Dorman 544-721?
Yes, 5086145AA is one of the interchange numbers listed for Dorman 544-721, the left inner tie rod end.
