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Inner and outer tie rod ends - is stock the only/best option?

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My inner and outer tie rod ends are in need of replacement. I've not been able to find any upgraded parts other than Steeda's bumpsteer kit for the outers, which, from what I'm seeing, may not be necessary. Should I just be replacing with OEM parts or is there a better option?
 
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My inner and outer tie rod ends are in need of replacement. I've not been able to find any upgraded parts other than Steeda's bumpsteer kit for the outers, which, from what I'm seeing, may not be necessary. Should I just be replacing with OEM parts or is there a better option?
There is Cortex and SPL Parts. I don’t know the necessity of them but other options exist.
 
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There is Cortex and SPL Parts. I don’t know the necessity of them but other options exist.
The SPL parts don't fit GT350 (unless there's another one I missed). The Cortex part, like the Steeda, is a bumpsteer kit. I haven't noticed any bumpsteer issues, so I'm wary of that, and it would be for outer ends only.
 
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The SPL parts don't fit GT350 (unless there's another one I missed). The Cortex part, like the Steeda, is a bumpsteer kit. I haven't noticed any bumpsteer issues, so I'm wary of that, and it would be for outer ends only.
They do. They have for each GT350 and GT.

Here are the GT350 links
SPL GT350 LCA: https://www.splparts.com/products/gt350-mustang-front-lower-control-arms.html
SPL GT350 Tension Rod: https://www.splparts.com/products/gt350-mustang-front-tension-rods.html

Here's the entire catalog for our s550: https://www.splparts.com/s550-mustang-15/

I remember reading about the weight saving they provide vs OEM (Can't find post that had exact weight-saving), along with the adjustability in length for camber/caster
I just received my SPL LCA, Tension Rod, and Bumpsteer, going to install them next week
 

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I remember reading about the weight saving they provide vs OEM (Can't find post that had exact weight-saving), along with the adjustability in length for camber/caster
I just received my SPL LCA, Tension Rod, and Bumpsteer, going to install them next week
I want to say it's about 20 pounds. The s550/GT stock fronts are so friggin heavy.
 
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They do. They have for each GT350 and GT.

Here are the GT350 links
SPL GT350 LCA: https://www.splparts.com/products/gt350-mustang-front-lower-control-arms.html
SPL GT350 Tension Rod: https://www.splparts.com/products/gt350-mustang-front-tension-rods.html

Here's the entire catalog for our s550: https://www.splparts.com/s550-mustang-15/

I remember reading about the weight saving they provide vs OEM (Can't find post that had exact weight-saving), along with the adjustability in length for camber/caster
I just received my SPL LCA, Tension Rod, and Bumpsteer, going to install them next week
I meant specifically that the SPL bumpsteer adjustable outer tie rod ends here (the subject of my query) don't fit the GT350 - "Applications: 2015+ S550 Mustang (does not fit GT350)". The LCAs and tension rods look like nice parts.
 
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I meant specifically that the SPL bumpsteer adjustable outer tie rod ends here (the subject of my query) don't fit the GT350 - "Applications: 2015+ S550 Mustang (does not fit GT350)". The LCAs and tension rods look like nice parts.
Ah, I completely overlooked that, oops!
 

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