84-85 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd gen pickups and 1st gen 4Runners with solid front axles

How loose is too loose?

Old Oct 25, 2022 | 02:15 PM
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How loose is too loose?

I daily drive this thing and probably the last month, it’s slowly started pulling to the left. I parked today and ran the steering wheel back and forth a heard some clanking that has never been there. The last time I was over 30MPH was quite a while ago. No death wobble at that time, though. When I get home from work, I’m going to grab a kid and have them turn the steering wheel while I feel for slop in each joint. Anyways, looking to get a little feedback from people here. Wondering what you all think.

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Old Oct 28, 2022 | 08:29 AM
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It looks like tie rod ends. Take a close look at them when someone is turning the wheel.
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Old Oct 28, 2022 | 10:28 AM
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Crawled under it last night and really put hands on things. Tie rod ends are solid. Drag link ends, not so much. Picked up two new heims this morning, before work. I’ll get everything put back together after the local Friday night lights game tonight.
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