hi are all track rod ends (part number JLM1098) all the same? what is the best one i can get...curious what manufacturers to look ? i am assuming all x308s used the same ones?

Hello
I selected 5 websites that sell the Outer Tie Rod Ends OEM JLM1098 and its (perfect fit ??) Aftermarket.

Jagbits Tie Rod End, Outer Aftermarket JLM1098-X $22.23
http://www.jagbits.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=JAP&Product_Co de=JLM1098-X&Category_Code=XJ40_Steering_14

Gaudin Jaguar Parts Outer Tie Rod Back $86.06
http://www.gaudinjaguarparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=214626&cha pter=&Sectionids=0,51858&groupid=51858&subgroupid= 2554&componentid=0&make=16&model=XJ&year=2001&grap hicID=4721210&callout=5&catalogid=2&displayCatalog id=0

Rock Auto Parts - they have a 5% promotion going on now. High Shipping ????
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1440769,parttype,7428
MEVOTECH, BECK/ARNLEY, MOOG, DEEZA and RAYBESTOS ---- see snapshot Jpeg below.


Advanced Auto Parts website - TRW Tie Rod End Part Number ES3244 $20.99
MOOG ES3244 $30.99 $20.99 after Promo
Discount Promo Code A123 $10 off of $30
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PartSearchCmd?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId =-1&pageId=partTypeList&suggestion=&actionSrc=Sugges t&searchTerm=outer+tie+rod+end

SNG Barratt –USA website Aftermarket JLM1098* $12.99 also Oem Lemforder JLM1098# $31.49
http://www.sngbarrattusa.com/catalogue/parts/show.asp?id=9803&keys=JLM1098&modelfamilyid=&categ oryid=&stype=1&pagepos=0&back=y&next=y

Here is the Rock Auto Parts JPEG snapshoot:



You might want to call Jagbits and SNG Barratt-USA to find out the brand names of their Aftermarket part.

Jim Lombardi

thanks so much jim...this is great, i appreciate it...

another question...if I just replaced the one with the movement in it...could I do that myself or would my alignment get screwed

Great info jim. Thanks