Got a tie rod end question

[lucas]

Hey guys ripped my power steering rack out because of how bad it was leaking, and noticed that the tie rods on the old rack have like a lock nut on the end of the rod to keep it from threading on further. Do i need that nut or is it a preference type thing?

Ill have to buy new ones because tho old ones are pretty much welded to the old rack.

[cj91legss]

You should have the nut on there. They're there to stop the rod end from spinning freely. It'd probably mess up your alignment if it's not there.

[SILINC3R]

The inner tie rod is a ball and socket so if you don't have a jam nut there essentially the inner tie rod could rotate and as CJ said could mess your alignment up by moving in or out.

[lucas]

figured as much thanks guys.

[cj91legss]

No problem!