Tie Rods or new Steering Linkage?

[E-350]

Hey guys

Both, right and left, tie rods are leaking grease and I need to replace them.

Seeing higher quality ones at rockauto between 40-100$ I‘m thinking about swapping the hole steering linkage.

Mileage: ~270k

Does that make sense?

If tie rods only: which brand makes sense? Motorcraft? Delco?

If hole linkage: any beefier version than stock make sense? Manufacturers?


All in all plan is:
- replace tie rods/ linkage
- adjust passenger radius arm (~6mm behind driver side and front rubber isn‘t really compressed)
- wheel alignment snd hope it‘s not pulling left anymore ^^

[BroncoHauler]

Some threads about tie rod end replacement

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/fo...ink-24505.html

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/fo...nds-19517.html

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/fo...ends-1995.html


Herb

[Lilnuts2]

With 270k on the van have you done ball joints already?
Nobody makes a beefier steering for the ford vans.
Buy the best parts you can(OEM or moog)
You say what year your van is. The pre 08s (I think is the change year) have I twin i beam rubber bushing that wears out and can cause steering issues.

[E-350]

Understood. Will check prices and go for it.
Yes, did the ball joints when I put the Weldtec Kit in.

Thanks guys!