i need to get some tie-rod ends but dont wanna go with the stockers..i ordered some from a place down the road from me,they were epi's..the ones i wanted have the stud built into the end and you just tighten the nut down, they also have a grease zirk on the top..when they came in they werent the ones i wanted and he told me those are the only ones they make for my 02 scrambler 400 2x4,anybody know if this is true?who do you guys think makes the best ends?thanks

 

I just replaced the ball joints on my 99 scrambler. They have an "updated" replacement part. Basically it's just the same as the inner joints with the rubber boot around it. The old ones on my 99 were more like a socket looking piece with the stud sticking out the bottom. The new ones have a hole to stick the bolt through, much like something that you would see on a snowmobile. I've only put a few miles on since the swap, but if the inner ones are showing no wear and they are the originals, I see no reason why these won't be better. I ended up paying about $35 each (ouch).