Moog DS806 Steering Tie Rod End - Left Outer

Moog DS806 Outer Tie Rod End

MOOG DS806 is an outer tie rod end for steering systems that need precise linkage at the wheel end. Built with a male end and counterclockwise thread direction, it is specified for left outer applications on select Ford trucks and includes a 17.340-inch stud center-to-end length with 18 threads per inch at end 1.

Key Features

• Outer tie rod end for steering linkage service
• Male end 2 configuration
• Counterclockwise thread direction at end 1
• 17.340-inch stud center to end length
• 18 threads per inch at end 1
• MOOG DS806 for select Ford F-100, Ford F-150, and Ford F-250 applications

Detailed Description

MOOG DS806 is engineered for steering repair on classic Ford trucks where outer tie rod end wear can affect alignment and steering response. It fits 1973-1979 Ford F-100, left outer; 1975-1979 Ford F-150, left outer; and 1973-1974 Ford F-250, left outer, plus 1975-1979 Ford F-250, left outer with 6200 lb and 6900 lb GVW and single piston caliper. This part cross-references Mevotech Supreme MDS806 for the same application. The DS806 part number is also listed among common interchange references for this steering service application.

What It Helps Address

• Loose or imprecise steering feel at the front axle
• Uneven tire wear caused by worn steering linkage
• Steering play from a deteriorated outer tie rod end
• Alignment instability after steering component wear
• Front-end noise related to worn tie rod joints

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify left outer position, thread direction, and thread size before installation. Confirm vehicle configuration, including GVW and caliper type where listed, for Ford F-250 applications. After replacement, perform a professional wheel alignment to restore steering geometry. Compare the removed part to MOOG DS806 to confirm stud length and thread specifications before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

MOOG backs this outer tie rod end with superior materials and rigorous testing, along with problem-solving design details aimed at easier service and dependable steering performance. For buyers searching for a Ford F-100 tie rod end, Ford F-150 outer tie rod end, or Ford F-250 steering tie rod end, MOOG DS806 provides a direct-fit service part for the listed applications.