I am wondering if I have defective new uninstalled Moog aftermarket tie rod ends that I bought for a 94 Stealth R/T . I see small surface cracks on the face and internal threads where the inner tie rod bolts up. It looks like the machining was done too quickly and over stressed the metal. The cracks are small and you must look closely, but this doesn't look normal. I've always found Moog to be high quality in the past. Comments?
Defective New Moog Tie Rod Ends?
Oct 21, 2007
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Well, I returned the first set and the second set is somewhat better. Either I am off base here or its a bad run of parts. Anyone else notice rough machining and small surface cracking on an internal thread or locknut face on a steering part?
Some MBA had them increase the machining speed until they got reports of serious accidents, and then had them back off 3% on the machining speed. Aftermarket doesn't need no stinking 6 sigma!!! :)
Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')
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