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tie rod ends
Posted: Sat Jul 22, 2006 10:10 pm
by foxy73
i am replaceing my tie rod ends, left side and right lower and upper.
i have got the brand powermax but when i put the new ones on they are a bit smaller than the ones i am chagening.i have the right part number.have checked.so what is happening when i put the new one in .it is loose and when i do up the clamp it is still loose.is it the brand ?
ben
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:22 am
by plowy
i got a kit off roodogs off ebay great n quick fast service for my 100 series steering
3 out of the 4 tie rod ends fit but the lh tie rod end falls straight in the rod
ive tried to msg him with no responce yet
genuine kit was $220
repco was $220
this guys kit was $110 buy it now but now il have to pay for a lh tie rod end if he does not get back to me
in the kit there is 2 different sizes for the top n bottom links as well are you puting the right end in the right rod ?
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 2:12 pm
by Sic Lux
What 4wd is it if it is ifs check that your toe adjusters (piece that outer and inner tierod screw into) haven't been stretched seen it a fair bit on older falcons and older ifs 4wd the clamp is wound up till it hits and the tierod shaft is still loose.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 8:26 pm
by foxy73
got my money back ,went to toyota and got genuine part fits like a glove bottom line dont buy aftermaket tie rod kits.
ben