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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ turbo tie rods ends

Posted by: mk114 Apr 3 2005, 07:36 PM

http://www.tweeks.com/shop?frame=4.45.2275

I wan tot buy them but don't know if they are good or not

Posted by: mk114 Apr 3 2005, 07:39 PM

also is this agood price for these

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7965692726&fromMakeTrack=true

Posted by: URY914 Apr 3 2005, 07:40 PM

I bought mine at the cheapest supplier I could find.
I think there is only one supplier and he sells them to all the retail joints.

Posted by: Mueller Apr 3 2005, 07:45 PM

they are great if you need them

most people upgrade to these when the original units are in bad shape or when doing a total suspension upgrade to ensure everything is new...you might already have them if a PO installed them....

Posted by: mk114 Apr 3 2005, 07:47 PM

oh i don't was getting ready to do it this week , my are original I'm sure

Posted by: Series9 Apr 3 2005, 07:59 PM

They are one of the first things I do to a new-to-me 914.

Excellent upgrade.

Posted by: anthony Apr 3 2005, 08:07 PM

Make sure you get Lemforder brand turbo tie-rods. Not all turbo tie rod kits are top quality.

Posted by: CptTripps Apr 3 2005, 08:14 PM

First thing I bought...it'll be the last thing I put on the car after spending 4mos of restoration.

Posted by: Grimstead Apr 3 2005, 08:30 PM

Is it me or do these seem a little high?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=7965024938&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Posted by: anthony Apr 3 2005, 10:00 PM

Yeah, sounds high. I think Pelican wants $150.

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 4 2005, 05:38 AM

i think they're still trying to find their price point ... day to go - no bids...

i have been TOLD that the Lemforder use castle nuts and the 'cheap ones' use the Nylock nut on the tie rod end. there's allegedly a longevity issue with the rubber boots as well. i seem to have been sold a set of 'the cheap ones' by AJ-USA but i'm going to run them and see how they do.

Posted by: Foxman Apr 4 2005, 06:31 AM

What does the car gain from the turbo tie rods? Thanks

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 4 2005, 07:02 AM

QUOTE (Foxman @ Apr 4 2005, 07:31 AM)
What does the car gain from the turbo tie rods? Thanks

the stock tie rods use a rubber bush to connect the inner end to the steering rack. the Turbo inner link uses a monoball. less compliance, slightly more precise and direct steering. it will also transmit a bit more road 'feel' to the driver which can be a great thing on the track or a bit tiring for a long-distance street car on marginal roads.

it *should* be a final, icing-on-the-cake upgrade done after all the big issues are resolved - bad ball joints, worn and improperly adjusted front bearings, bad dampers, worn upper strut bearings...

but probably 90% are installed because of worn tie rods that need to be replaced anyway, so it becomes a "for only a little more" upgrade.

if you are very, very careful at matching rod lengths it shouldn't affect your toe, but it'd be a good idea to have the alignment at least checked by someone who knows how and with the appropriate equipment.

Posted by: nsyr Apr 4 2005, 07:17 AM

www.eadparts.com has them for $95 for Lemfoerder.

Posted by: Cano Apr 4 2005, 10:00 AM

The $95 eadparts.com "turbo tie rod kit" is only for ONE side of the vehicle-- one tie rod and a boot. Have to buy two of these kits to get the entire kit that the bird has for $150.