do I need the whole tie rod assembly?

2003 FORD EXPLORER
125,000 MILES
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GREGVV
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replacing the rear outer tie rod on 03 ford explorer they say i need full assembly because im replacing the factory end is this fact?
Nov 1, 2011 at 4:02 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Double check with a parts store, but I know that is how we do it.
Nov 1, 2011 at 5:30 PM
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