If you have a little play in you steering when you turn left to right and tire rods are loose what do you all need to change??? Whats the best brand also? Also you dont need to re-align when u put on new tir rods do you?

 

Yes, you need to set the toe. There is no way you will eyball it just right.

1. Take it to the dealer - or
2. Get a manual and follow instructions - or
3. Have someone sit on it and measure the toe in using a measuring tape to measure the difference between the track measured in front and in back of the tires. Adjust the tire rod you replaced till the toe in is about 0" to 1/16". This is off the top of my head, I don't know the exact toe in spec, but it is a lot better than not setting it after replacing a tie rod end.

I did this to a friend's old beat up quad and it solved his bad handling problems (after we used some straps and two pickup trucks to straighten the front A arm).

 

So what brand would you choose and what do I need to all replace?

 

Muddy,
An Xplorer actually should have a small amount of toe OUT. I think it is supposed to be about 1/4 inch or so.

You can replace them with factory tie rod ends or go with aftermarket.
The Polaris ends have the advantage in that they will come in a kit, with everything you need. The advantage of aftermarket ones, is that they are stronger.

Check out the thread titled 'tie rod ends' in the Polaris Forum. Somewhere in there you will be able to find part #s, and quick replacement instructions.

 

So, what parts do I all need? Its not my center steering arm, its the tie rods, ones bent and they both turn. What are all the parts called, becides tie rod? Do you think the new polaris one should be good for a 99xplor, what price am I looking at for them?

 

So, what parts do I all need? Its not my center steering arm, its the tie rods, ones bent and they both turn. What are all the parts called, becides tie rod? Do you think the new polaris one should be good for a 99xplor, what price am I looking at for them?

 

I think the price would be somewhere between $20 - $25 per side. If the rod itself is bent, I would replace that, too.

The newer style tie rod ends from Polaris are supposed to last about twice as long as the old style. I guess you will have to make that call yourself. If they seemed to hold up well, the kit from Polaris may be the easier way.

If you want something more heavy-duty, check out the post called 'tie rod ends' . It has all the part #s and instructions you will need.

 

So what parts would I all need, yes one whole rod is bent, so I need the rod and nuckle or end?

 

Yea, sounds like you need one rod, and the two loose knuckles.