Tie Rod End
Steering-rack to wheel-knuckle linkage. Sealed ball-socket joint. This range cross-references 2,827 OE numbers for vehicles from 94 makes. The widest coverage is for Toyota, Nissan, Nissan Ud, Mazda, and Mitsubishi.
- OE numbers
- 2,827
- Vehicle brands
- 94
- ISO 9001 certified
- Taiwan manufacturer · since 1984
- Ships globally · from USD 5,000
By vehicle brand 42
Tie Rod End 2,827 OE numbers
What this part does
Lateral-to-angular conversion
The steering rack moves left-right in a straight line. The tie rod end converts that lateral push into the angular motion that swings the steering knuckle around its pivot, turning the wheel.
Toe adjustment
The threaded sleeve between the inner and outer tie rod is the front-toe adjuster — turning it lengthens or shortens the linkage, opening or closing toe. All wheel-alignment toe corrections happen at this joint.
Suspension articulation
The ball joint inside the tie rod end allows the steering knuckle to rise and fall with the suspension while still transmitting steering input — without it, the steering would bind through bumps.
Full guide: how it works, construction and failure symptoms →
Where the tie rod end is used
Tie rod ends are fitted to both rack-and-pinion and recirculating-ball steering, so the category covers passenger cars, SUVs, pickups, vans and light trucks. On rack-and-pinion steering the outer tie rod end threads onto the rack end; on a parallelogram linkage it connects the center link, usually through an adjusting sleeve, to the steering knuckle. Each steered wheel has one outer tie rod end, and solid-axle vehicles also use tie rod ends on the cross tie rod between the two front wheels.
Sourcing notes for buyers
Tie rod ends are replaced in routine steering repair and after front-end impact damage, so garages and parts traders tend to reorder them for the same vehicle models. Left and right tie rod ends may share one OE number or carry separate numbers, depending on the vehicle, so a quote list should give the OE number for each side.
What to match before ordering
- The OE number of the part being replaced, for each side
- Thread size and thread direction where it joins the rack end or adjusting sleeve
- Stud taper and thread at the knuckle end
- Vehicle model and model years, checked against the fitment list
How OE cross-referencing works
An OE (original equipment) number is the part number a vehicle maker gives a component. Each part in this catalogue is listed under the OE numbers it replaces and under the equivalent numbers other parts makers use, so the same part can be found from any of those codes.
Search an OE number to see the matching part, the vehicles it fits and its full cross-reference list. SLOOP parts are aftermarket replacements; vehicle brands and OE numbers are cited only to identify fitment. Search →
How to order
- Minimum order value: USD 5,000 per order, quoted and invoiced in US dollars.
- Minimum per part: 20 pcs for in-stock items, 1,000 pcs for make-to-order runs. Parts from different categories can be combined to reach the order value.
- Payment: full prepayment by bank transfer (T/T) before shipment. No credit terms and no samples.
- Lead time: 90–120 days for make-to-order parts and 15–30 days for in-stock parts, counted from order confirmation.
To get a quote, send your OE numbers as a list (Excel, Word, PDF or a photo). Every number is matched against the catalogue and answered in one consolidated quote.
Upload your listCommon questions about tie rod ends
What is a tie rod end?
A tie rod end is the outermost ball-jointed connection in the steering linkage — the wear part that transfers steering motion from the rack (or center link) to the steering knuckle at each front wheel. Every steering system, modern rack-and-pinion or older parallelogram, has tie rod ends; they are one of the highest-volume steering wear items in the global aftermarket.
How many tie rod ends do you carry?
2,827 OE numbers across 94 vehicle brands. Use the brand chips above to filter by your target vehicle.
Are these aftermarket or genuine OEM parts?
Aftermarket. SLOOP has been forging chassis components at our Taichung factory since 1984. We reference OEM part numbers under nominative fair use solely to identify vehicle compatibility — every part is form-fit-function tested against the listed OE specifications.
What is the minimum order?
USD 5,000 invoice minimum. In-stock parts: 20 pcs minimum per part. Make-to-Order parts: 1,000 pcs minimum per part (USD 5,000 auto-satisfied at MOQ). T/T payment, ships globally from Taiwan.
How fast can you ship?
In-stock parts ship in 15–30 days from PO. Make-to-Order parts are 90–120 days (forge → machining → finishing → QC → packing). Sea freight from Taiwan port (standard); air freight available on request.
How do I confirm that a tie rod end fits a specific vehicle?
Search its OE number. The OE number page lists the vehicles the part is cross-referenced to by make, model and year. If you only know the vehicle, use the vehicle-brand links on this page to see the OE numbers listed for that make.
Can I order these parts under my own brand?
Yes. OEM orders (your brand on a standard part) and ODM orders (a part produced to your drawing or specification) are accepted, subject to minimum quantities and, where needed, tooling discussions.
Are left and right tie rod ends the same part?
On some vehicles one OE number covers both sides. On others the left and right parts differ in shape or thread direction and have separate OE numbers. Search the OE number for each side to see which applies.
Does a tie rod end include the rack end?
No. In this catalogue the outer tie rod end and the rack end (inner tie rod) are separate categories with their own OE numbers. Search both numbers when a repair needs both parts.
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