Mevotech TXMS86698 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer

Front Outer Tie Rod End for Toyota and Lexus

Mevotech TTX TXMS86698 is a front outer steering tie rod end built for demanding use on Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota FJ Cruiser, and Lexus GX460 applications. It combines a pre-greased design with greaseable serviceability and included boot, nut, cotter pin, and mounting hardware for a complete replacement.

Key Features

• Front outer steering tie rod end for select Toyota and Lexus vehicles
• Pre-greased and greaseable for service-friendly maintenance
• Sintered metal bearing material for durable steering performance
• Neoprene dust boot with green boot color
• Threaded stud design with M14-1.5 end thread size
• Castle nut, grease fitting, dust boot, cotter pin, and mounting hardware included
• Male-to-female end configuration

Built for Heavy-Duty Steering Service

Mevotech TTX TXMS86698 is engineered for high-usage passenger vehicles, SUVs, fleets, and working trucks that need dependable steering response. This front outer tie rod end is a direct replacement for select 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma, 2010-2022 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, and 2010-2022 Lexus GX460 models. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES80895 and Delphi TA5034 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Loose or imprecise steering feel at the front end
• Clunking or play from a worn outer tie rod end
• Uneven tire wear caused by steering linkage wear
• Grease loss or contamination at the steering joint
• Restoration of front steering linkage integrity during suspension service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front outer fitment before installation and confirm the M14-1.5 thread size matches the vehicle application. Use the included castle nut and cotter pin during assembly, and inspect the steering linkage, alignment settings, and adjacent components after replacement. For best results, have the front end alignment checked after installing TXMS86698 on a Tacoma, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, or GX460.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech TTX parts are built with advanced materials and labor-saving design details to support faster, cleaner installation and durable service in demanding steering applications. TXMS86698 is designed as a serviceable, greaseable replacement with the hardware needed for a complete front outer tie rod end installation.