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Looks to me like I need new tie rod ends. When the vehicle is on stands I can wiggle the left front wheel approx 1/8 inches back and forth…not quite as much on the right side end. I have added a link to a short video to illustrate. Hoping to find the parts in the USA, but I haven’t begun the search yet. Any and all advice is very welcome as usual!

AS always thanks in advance for your help!

Will

https://www.tm-img.com/images/2026/02/15/IMG_3531-2.fr.jpeg

The link you posted is to a photo, not a video.

The information you require for replacement track rod ends is in the Alternative Parts List at the top of page 8. The list is available via the owners resources at the top of this forum. There are three different types of rod end, you will have to sort out which one you need.

Found that finally…searching for tie vs track …whoops ;-)

Started out as a mov file…not sure how it ended up jpeg when I uploaded ;-(

Vid:

https://www.tm-img.com/video/iP8Wp

Definitely seen better days!
What you need will be a new pair of rod end bearings, also known as Rose Joints or Heim Joints depending on which side of the pond you are looking for them. Size should be M14x1.5 female thread but worth checking that MMC didn't fit something else that day...
There is a bewildering array of different quality and prices for seemingly the same size bearings but generally something that is recommended for motorsport use and PTFE lined is a good bet. Don't lubricate them if they have a PTFE or similar lining. Only grease the type that come with a grease fitting; but do grease that type frequently.
Fit them at best guess for alignment then get the alignment checked and adjusted.
The M14 Allen screws that go down through the "Comfort Kit" cones can get a bit tight in the cones and take a bit of effort to get them out. If so it's worth de-burring the insides of the cones a bit before re-assembly.

I would first talk to Linda at Morgan Spares ((518) 329-3878) if she can't supply the parts will probably point you in the right direction.

Claim,
Thanks for the info on changing them out. As it was my Morgan had very little bump steer. As time and miles have added up….I’ve added 4800 miles since I bought it 34 months ago, and I have to do little steering corrections which is what made me check the track rods on the stand.

Do you think it would be advisable to have the alignment checked prior to swapping the track rods out? Since whoever I find to do this probably never saw one of these before? That way they could realign to that same position as before I swap them?

Thanks again for the info…I figured I might be on my own on this thread after I mis-posted the video as a jpeg :-)

Cheers,
Will

You are most welcome.
Alignment is subject to opinions but just getting the wheels parallel, as in zero toe in, is a good starting point, or for me I go for just a little bit of toe in, not even 1mm.