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Posted by: azbill Apr 30 2006, 12:51 PM

It has come the time for the “Turbo Tie Rod” up grade. I want to know the difference between the following three.

Performance Products, "Turbo Tie Rods complete kit #904791 $119.95"

Pelican, Turbo "Tie Rod Kit, 914 1.7/1.8/2.0 (1970-76), 914-6 (1970- 72), TTK-930N $185.50"

PMB Performance, "These 930 (911 Turbo) tie rods spherical ends that replaced the rubber used on the 914. This is a great improvement in positive steering response. And yes... we've made the "el cheapo" turbo tie rod mistakes so you don't have to. The boots split in about 4 weeks, exposing your brand new "bargain" to the elements. Hmmmmmm" $175.00 (Eric Shea)

I think Pelican and PMB kits are the same. How good or bad is the Performance Produces kit? Are there other sources?

Thanks for the help
Bill Shaffer

Posted by: McMark Apr 30 2006, 01:26 PM

All I know is that there are multiple manufacturers. Lemforder is the OE. Perf. Prod probably isn't OE based on price. That price is lower than wholesale for Lemforder.

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 30 2006, 05:39 PM

One defining characteristic that I noticed when I went with the cheapo one was that the nut on the end of the tie rod that goes on the control horn was a nylock nut rather than a castellated nut. All rubber on the cheapo kit disintegrated in 3 months. I replaced with Lemforder and havent had a problem yet.

Also, the shit split while it was stored out side not being used. Complete crap.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Apr 30 2006, 05:54 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Apr 30 2006, 04:39 PM)