Help keep your steering linkage tight with the MOOG Chassis Products ES387R tie rod end, a front outer unit with a greaseable socket and a patented pressed-in cover plate. It is listed for many Ford and Mercury models, among them the 1969-1973 Ford Mustang, 1970-1974 Ford Maverick and 1970-1971 Ford Ranchero.
MOOG builds its outer tie rod ends with superior materials and rigorous testing, and adds problem-solving features aimed at fast, hassle-free installation.
- Pressed-in cover plate: MOOG's patented plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, reducing bearing wear and promoting longer life.
- Greaseable socket: Lets you add new lubricant to flush out contaminants, which reduces corrosion and wear.
- Belleville preload washer: Absorbs impact and helps keep the bearing package tight as the bearings wear.
- Problem Solver® Gusher bearing: Its metal-to-metal design provides strength and lets grease flow through the bearing surface for reduced friction and long life.
- Heat-treated ball stud: Heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements, to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength.
Precision tolerances are intended for easy installation and steering alignment. MOOG engineers test the design throughout development.
Signs a tie rod end may need replacing include loose or wandering steering, excess play at the steering wheel, knocking over bumps and uneven tire wear. Other steering and suspension parts can cause the same symptoms, so inspect the linkage first. If a worn front outer tie rod end is the cause, the ES387R replaces it.
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