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Bent Tie Rod

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Bent Tie Rod

Post by EpicRedLux »

Hey Guys,
I've got a 88 hilux and I hit a stump the other day and bent my tie rod and now it hits the damper at some points. It's pretty noticeable just wondering what's my best option.

Cheers
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Re: Bent Tie Rod

Post by vk7ybi »

Straighten it or replace it with a straight one..
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Re: Bent Tie Rod

Post by mick80 »

if u r gonna replace it buy a superior 1
cheers mick
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Re: Bent Tie Rod

Post by ferog »

Replace it, unless you're confident to straighten it and brace it, once they bend they permanantly weaken- like bent cardboard.
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Re: Bent Tie Rod

Post by Zookified »

I replaced mine with one from Locktup. 80 series rod ends and a beefy tie rod. Was under $300 from memory.

Not sure what your budget is but the wreckers will charge you betwwen 50 and 100 for a second hand one that will still be weak and prone to bending
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