maxbraketorque
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If anyone is interested, here is a photo comparison of a Moog and a Proforged tie rod end for the XJ steering. I was interested in the Proforged because of the e-coating and the claim of high quality. Sorry I haven't removed the Proforged from its sealed bag because I am likely to be returning it. The ball joint area is much larger diameter for the Moog. I measured 1.85" diameter housing for the Moog and 1.6" diameter housing for the Proforged. I'm much less interested in the Proforged because of this, but I will likely call Proforged on Monday to hear what they have to say.
The products otherwise are very similar, although for some reason, the neck on the Moog ES3096L which attaches to the pitman arm appears to be more wimpy than Moog tie rod ends that attach to the actual tie rod. Seems rather odd considering it potentially has to take a higher load than the other tie rod ends.
https://se30.dyndns.org:8080/XJ/Proforged_vs_Moog_tie_rod_ends.jpg
The products otherwise are very similar, although for some reason, the neck on the Moog ES3096L which attaches to the pitman arm appears to be more wimpy than Moog tie rod ends that attach to the actual tie rod. Seems rather odd considering it potentially has to take a higher load than the other tie rod ends.
https://se30.dyndns.org:8080/XJ/Proforged_vs_Moog_tie_rod_ends.jpg