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Hey guys, I need tie rod ends for my 4x4 van (2000 Ford with the mighty 7.3). I dug up an old message from Quigley that I HAVE TO (?) buy the tie rod end from them?! The one I have to get from them is the right side, its the longer tie rod and has the hole for where the drag link connects. If you guys need a picture let me know but it's dark right now 
What I'm wondering is can this be replaced with something off the shelf maybe some kind of custom 4x4 stuff?
Can I press out just the worn part from it in a shop press and replace it, is that a thing that people do? Like you would with some press-in ball joints is what I had in mind.
I mean what would I do if Quigley went out of business like so many other 4x4 van converters? OH yeah they want $169 + shipping (about $250) for just the one tie rod end! That is a lot of money for what it is... there must be something better I can do for 250 bucks for one tie rod. I'm on a tight budget right now. Thanks guys!
What I'm wondering is can this be replaced with something off the shelf maybe some kind of custom 4x4 stuff?
Can I press out just the worn part from it in a shop press and replace it, is that a thing that people do? Like you would with some press-in ball joints is what I had in mind.
I mean what would I do if Quigley went out of business like so many other 4x4 van converters? OH yeah they want $169 + shipping (about $250) for just the one tie rod end! That is a lot of money for what it is... there must be something better I can do for 250 bucks for one tie rod. I'm on a tight budget right now. Thanks guys!