What is a 'gusher bearing' and why is it beneficial?

A gusher bearing is a metal-to-metal design that allows grease to continuously flow through the bearing surface. This helps to reduce friction and keep the component lubricated, leading to a longer service life.

Does this tie rod end come with a grease fitting?

Yes, this MOOG outer tie rod end features a greaseable socket. This allows you to add fresh lubricant to flush out contaminants and reduce corrosion and wear.

What is the purpose of the Belleville preload washer?

The Belleville preload washer is designed to help keep the bearing package tight within the tie rod end. As the bearings naturally wear over time, this washer helps maintain proper tension and reduce looseness.

MOOG Tie Rod End ES312RL - 1958-1964 GMC 1000 Series

Name: Front Outer Steering Tie Rod End
Brand: Moog
Price: 36.61 USD
Availability: InStock

Front Outer Steering Tie Rod End

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MOOG 58-62 Chevrolet Biscayne Front Outer / Outer Tie Rod. Features a gusher bearing for reduced friction and long life.

Key Features

Fits 1958-1964 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles.
Gusher bearing design allows grease to flow through the bearing surface, reducing friction and extending life.
Patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, reducing bearing wear.
Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure.
Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as bearings wear.
Greaseable socket allows new lubricant to flush contaminants, reducing corrosion and wear.

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Product Details

MOOG is known for making well-built suspension parts that solve common problems. This outer tie rod end, part number ES312RL, is designed to restore like-new steering feel to a wide range of classic Chevrolet and GMC trucks and cars from the late 50s and early 60s. If your steering feels loose or imprecise, replacing worn tie rods like these is a key step in getting that solid, connected feeling back.

What sets this MOOG tie rod apart is its gusher bearing design. It's a metal-to-metal setup that lets grease flow through the bearing surface, which helps reduce friction and extend its life. Plus, the patented pressed-in cover plate works to keep dirt and debris out, minimizing wear and play. The ball stud is heat-treated to meet or exceed original equipment specs, making it strong and resistant to premature failure. MOOG engineers put these parts through rigorous testing to ensure they perform reliably. The Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package snug as the part wears, and the socket is greaseable, allowing you to flush out contaminants with fresh lubricant.

This tie rod end fits a variety of vehicles, including models like the 1958-1962 Chevrolet Biscayne, 1959-1962 Chevrolet Impala, and 1960-1964 GMC 1000 Series trucks. Its precision tolerances mean it should install smoothly, making steering alignment straightforward and giving you a good fit right out of the box.