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  1. #1 Torque rating for tie rod ends ? 
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    Is there a torque setting that the castle nut on a tie rod should be ?
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    yeah tight lol

    i have no idea if there is a spec for them, never torqued one in my life. just make them tight, line up the hole so the cotter pin slides in, done deal.

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    Thats what i thought, thanks.
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    I'm with Scott, I give them a zap to make them tight and line up the pin.
    I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.

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    Thats what i assumed, My OCD must be kicking in. lol
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