QuickSteer DS1462 front left inner tie rod end for the 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and other vehicles carries steering input out toward the wheel. Also known as a steering tie rod end, it is designed and tested to help restore steering and handling.
- Problem Solver Gusher bearing with a metal-to-metal design that lets grease flow through the bearing surface for reduced friction and long life
- Belleville preload washer that helps eliminate spring bind and shattering during shock load
- Heat-treated ball studs to inhibit premature failure and improve fatigue strength
- Patented pressed-in cover plate that seals out debris and minimizes looseness to reduce bearing wear
- Greaseable socket that reduces corrosion and wear by letting new lubricant flush out contaminants
- Forged alloy steel construction with a boot that keeps out contaminants
Quick facts
- Part: QuickSteer DS1462 tie rod end
- Also called: steering tie rod end
- Fits: 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and other vehicles
- Position: Front left inner
- Material: Forged alloy steel
- Condition: New
Loose or wandering steering, uneven tire wear or a clunk over bumps can mean this tie rod end is worn, though a worn outer tie rod end or a ball joint can be behind the same signs.
Fits
This tie rod end also fits the 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 and the 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 3500, and the front left position on each takes one. This listing is one piece, so the front right is a separate part, and both sides are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left inner
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Thread diameter: 1.000 in
- Threads per inch: 18
- Thread direction: counterclockwise
- Rod type: male
Build and materials
- Material: forged alloy steel
- Ball studs: heat treated
- Socket: greaseable
- Condition: new
Installation notes
- Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment.
Interchange: 612.63039 · 580-071 · 269-6100 · 410-1078 · 410-1078B
45A3078 · 46A3078A · 61363039 · 52106984AA · TA2795 · TC81024PR · DG4101078 · D1462 · TC81033 · DS1462E · GDS1462 · MDS1462 · JTE1524
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
45A3078, 46A3078A, 612.63039, 61363039, 52106984AA, TA2795, 580-071, TC81024PR, DS1462, DG4101078, D1462, TC81033, DS1462E, GDS1462, MDS1462, 269-6100, 410-1078, 410-1078B, JTE1524
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tie rod right for the 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500?
Yes. QuickSteer DS1462 fits the 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 in the front left inner position.
Can I use this inner tie rod on the right side of a 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500?
No. DS1462 is made for the front left inner position, and the right side is a separate part.
What thread does the QuickSteer DS1462 tie rod end have?
It is a male rod end with a 1.000 in thread diameter, 18 threads per inch and a counterclockwise thread direction.
How can I tell if this inner tie rod end is worn?
Loose or vague steering, a clunk over bumps or uneven tire wear can mean wear. A shop can check the joint for play and the boot for tears.
What is the QuickSteer DS1462 tie rod end made of?
It is made of forged alloy steel. The ball studs are heat treated to help prevent early failure and add fatigue strength.
