Tie Rods and ball joints

[RACxEMxWILLIE]

My tie rod ends have some play in them. My question is, do i need a specific measurement or can i just buy any of them?

[twistingixxers]

I had the same problem with mine and once while trail riding i hit a rut. I went left the handle bars went right and the tires were pointed in opposite directions. The tie rod let go but i was able to save it because i only had a few threads holding it. If you want to keep your stock rods running them tight (gonna have a nice toe in though / \) will help. If you get replacements +2 would be the way to go. American Star Racing have some nice tie rods.