@Doubeleive is leading you in the right direction. I think it’s normal wearing iirc you’re lowered on spindles which doesn’t change geometry so there shouldn’t be any wear from lowering per se. Just check for play in components or if you’re concerned and depending on mileage you could opt to just do everything. That’s what I did but I tend to over do things. I just figured at 150 k I didn’t want to mess with doing it piecemeal so I did all the steering and suspension all at once. I used Moog’s Problem Solver line on almost everything except the Pitman arm because I heard about problems with the Moog and went with AC Delco Professional on it. I did all the tie rods, upper control arms, lower ball joints, pitman arm, idler arm and bracket. Not saying you need to but I would consider it depending on your mileage like I said, and taking into consideration your budget and whether anything has been previously replaced.Lol. Have seen the pickle fork mentioned on here. Ok cool. Not too much rust, or Northeast rust per say. Guess it is time to find parts.
Do you think the inner tie rod damage has anything to do with being lowered and the change in geometry from OEM or just wear and tear over the years? Just curious if any thoughts?
@Rocket Man Do you have any input on the change out (parts of process) or anything else to look for while under there and things are slightly torn apart?