Tie Rod Ends - Do I need to redo them?

[Mattchu60]

I installed new tie rod ends in my truck last night and also did new drag link ends as well as they were worn. I got it all back together fine but when I was tightening the studs on the tie rods I didn't really think about how much torque they needed, I got the wrench and got them as tight as I could. When I got done I thought about the torque setting and went to check - internet says 45 lbs. I did a lot more than that.

Should I be concerned? Feel like I may have created a dangerous situation if I compromised the strength of the studs. Thoughts on this? Should I back them off and re-torque to 45 lbs or just toss them and buy new ones?

[GSP7]

I could find any torque specs either for chevy trucks

But my dodge ram 4x4 diesel service manual says 65-75 ft lbs for tie rod ends/drag link ends.

Should I be concerned? Feel like I may have created a dangerous situation if I compromised the strength of the studs. Thoughts on this? Should I back them off and re-torque to 45 lbs or just toss them and buy new ones?

Toss them? What for? You are fine. Dont worry about it. 45 ft lb doesnt seem right too me. Those are 1/2" threads and nuts and are usually 55-80 ft lbs for 1/2" bolts

[GSP7]

I found my old 71 service manual

K20- "Tie Rod Ball-joint Nut" - 45 ft lbs.

Clamps - 35 ft lbs.

[Mattchu60]

I guess my concern was the fear I damaged the stud or stressed it somehow. I ran the nut on with an impact on medium power and held the trigger down for a bit once it quit spinning. Then I threw a wrench on and snugged it up pretty tight.

I will say there was some play in the drag line but not much, the new parts really helped with steering feel. Amazing how much better it is.

[biketopia]

stick a cotter key in it and send it on it's way.