Hi. I have a 2005 Jaguar XK8 4.2L. I just changed the outter tie rod end links and need to get an alignment, however, I replaced the upper shock mounts a while ago and some of the shims came out of the upper control arm and cant remember where they went. I called the Jag dealer in Orlando and he told me theres no science to putting those back in. This is not a daily driver, I just drive her on the weekends but if their gonna change me an arm and a leg to do an alignment, i might as well do everything. I just got the upper control arm bushings that were NOS from Jaguar and will put those on soon. But Im trying to find inner tie rods and their really hard to find. Only found 2 different ones on ebay but one is from Black Dog Manufacturing and cannot find ANYTHING about this brand on the web. Does anyone know of a brand or know other model cars that are an exact fit? I dont want to buy the Jaguar brand because their $600 on ebay. If anyone can help that would be great. Sorry for the long post

 

See Rock Auto part 101 7364. Fits 1998,didn't check your year. Select steering/outer tie rod to get to list which includes inner tie rod.

??? $600 from jaguar? These list for $16.00 @rock auto. Are we speaking about the same part mate?
John

 

i cant even look up that part number on their website. Im talking about the INNER tie rod. Not the OUTTER tie rod end (where the adjustments for the steering is done). And yes on ebay they are asking $580 for a pair of inner tie rods made from jaguar. I might have found a pair on ebay thats $55 a piece but never heard of the brand. Its called Black Dog Manufacturing.

 

Just doing a quick look, for that money you could get a reman rack on rock roto. I did see on eBay they list the Lemforder inners for $109, and they say in the application chart, that it fits down to a 1997. If that's the case you would have more options as rock auto has a Beck/Arnley for $21.79 each, which is what I used.

 

how long have you had them? Are they good?

 

Well I should have said mines a 97, but like I said it shows it should be the same. I've only had mine in for a couple of weeks. They seemed like they were decently built, and they show a 3yr 36k mile warranty, but we'll see

 

Maverick, thought I described it better. Try it again i was directing you to the Inner tie rod. I bought and installed two myself.

The fact that it is surrounded by outer tie rods may have confused you.

John

 

i will look into those. I guess they believe in their part if its a 3 yr warranty. But for $22... that sounds too good to be true. Did they feel tight?

 

Those are exactly the ones I got. They felt like they were well made

 

just ordered them. I hope they fit my 2005 xk8.

thanks again
Mav

 

Worse case, rock auto is pretty good about returns

 

Ok so how the hell did yall get your inner tie rods off??? This dam thing is kicking my a$$. I rented the advance auto inner tie rod tool but its just too loose and slips off. Same goes for the harbor freight tool. Only thing i havent tried is the tool from auto zone where it just clamps on and need a 3/8 socket. Anyone have any ideas on getting this thing off?

 

I believe I used an adjustable wrench.

Take the rubber boot off. Aren't there flats for your wrench on opposite sides right above the inner threads on the inner tie rod?

Mav its late and a few years past. Are the flats visible on your new inner tie rod?

John

**just checked. Yes I used an adjustable wrench for inner tie rod. No special tool required. Discussion about this indicated that removing the rubber boot will make things easier (sounds bloody obvious, I'm just relaying info from this topics history)

 

Oh and, only because I had a brain fart and did it, don't forget to turn your wheel hard to right for the left one and hard to the left for the right side. I also just used an adjustable wrench. Yes you do have to pull the boot to get to it.

 

i got everything off except the inner tie rod lol. The tools I have are not a perfect fit. The only tool that fits is the 1-7/16” and its just a hair too big. It keeps slipping. Im gonna try to heat it up and get that c clamp style tool too see if that works any better. Do you remember what size the inner tie rod was?

 

that was the easy part lol

 

Mav, no I dont sorry. I probably used an adjustable wrench? Do you have one?

John

 

Yeah I just reached underneath and put an adjustable on the flats. It took a little force, but as soon as it moved it could be unwound fairly easily by hand. Unless someone used lots of locktite on yours. There should be plenty of room for an adjustable

 

DONT.HEAT.IT.UP....

Get a large adjustable wrench...

 

WHY cant i heat it up? And yes i have a plumbers wrench but i cant get enough torque on it