torquetube

I'm trying to source new outer ball joints for the rear toe link (a.k.a. tie rod, radius rod, etc.) of my '06 Z51 C6.

The OE Z51 ball joints have a zerk fitting. If I recall correctly, this went away in later production years.

The only part number I can find, 88955488, is described by some sources as having the fitting and by others as not having the fitting. This thread explicitly describes that part number as having the zerk. On the other hand, this thread shows the same part for sale without the zerk.

I'm not married to having a zerk fitting but I'm trying to figure out what's going on. If originally there were two different parts sold simultaneously I would expect two part numbers, even if one is NLA and we were directed to use the other as a substitute.

extrapilot

I would probably rely on the Moog brand that show the zerk grease fittings in all the info I can find on the old interweb..
Woops, I'm thinking I got the wrong part?

Dave S

The Moog tie rod end comes with the zerk fitting:
http://www.rockauto.com/info/11/AMG_..._ANG__ra_p.jpg
Moog p/n K750136 available from Rock Auto - $19.53

CMY SIX

gee if you google "end link" wa-la

torquetube

Wrong part. I'm not talking about the anti-roll bar (sway bar, stabilizer bar, etc.) end links.

I'm talking about the outer ball joint for the rear toe rod. The zerk fitting is visible on the bottom of the rod end:

extrapilot

He's not looking for the sway bar link, but rather the tie rod end used to adjust the toe in the rear.

extrapilot

Dealer only part?. Haven't seen in the aftermarket world.