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Posted by: nycchef Sep 21 2009, 02:05 PM
need to tighten up my sloppy front end. is this set of turbo tie rods a good one or should i look elsewhere
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914-4-6-TURBO-Tie-Rod-Kit-UPGRADE-70-71-72-73_W0QQitemZ350206516870QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5189ef5e86&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245
Posted by: Cupomeat Sep 21 2009, 02:10 PM
Rich,
As with most things from Ebay, I just can't tell.
Certainly, the ones you want are the Lemfoerder ones which usually run about $195 from PP.
This would be a gamble, so with all things brake and steering related, I usually pass on gambles.
I hope that helps.
Posted by: nycchef Sep 21 2009, 02:13 PM
Rich,
As with most things from Ebay, I just can't tell.
Certainly, the ones you want are the Lemfoerder ones which usually run about $195 from PP.
This would be a gamble, so with all things brake and steering related, I usually pass on gambles.
I hope that helps.
with me anything helps. thanks, will check out pp. do you know a reputable welder in out area.? also want to do my longs this winter
Posted by: Cupomeat Sep 21 2009, 02:18 PM
Well, I'll ask the NNJR guys about welding shops in Northern NJ as I have TOMERIC do all my welding, but he is in upstate.
What are your plans for Longs? An Engman kit, or are you diving into the rust issue?
Posted by: TROJANMAN Sep 21 2009, 02:23 PM
check with PMB (shea)
That's where I bought mine.......
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Sep 21 2009, 02:30 PM
need to tighten up my sloppy front end. is this set of turbo tie rods a good one or should i look elsewhere
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914-4-6-TURBO-Tie-Rod-Kit-UPGRADE-70-71-72-73_W0QQitemZ350206516870QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5189ef5e86&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245
yes it is ok any of the regular suppliers can sell that kit to you. The only down side is that particular brand rots the rubber sooner than the lemforder brand.
Posted by: gothspeed Sep 21 2009, 03:01 PM
I just bought a set of those ...... I will let you know if there are any problems .......... 
Posted by: jimkelly Sep 21 2009, 03:14 PM
rot - this is what i have read before - sooner means much sooner - go lemforder - and save dollars in the short run.
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need to tighten up my sloppy front end. is this set of turbo tie rods a good one or should i look elsewhere
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914-4-6-TURBO-Tie-Rod-Kit-UPGRADE-70-71-72-73_W0QQitemZ350206516870QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5189ef5e86&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245
yes it is ok any of the regular suppliers can sell that kit to you. The only down side is that particular brand rots the rubber sooner than the lemforder brand.
Posted by: nycchef Sep 21 2009, 03:26 PM
rot - this is what i have read before - sooner means much sooner - go lemforder - and save dollars in the short run.
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need to tighten up my sloppy front end. is this set of turbo tie rods a good one or should i look elsewhere
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914-4-6-TURBO-Tie-Rod-Kit-UPGRADE-70-71-72-73_W0QQitemZ350206516870QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5189ef5e86&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245
thanks guys. there is enough rot under my car. not looking to install more. will go with lemforders
yes it is ok any of the regular suppliers can sell that kit to you. The only down side is that particular brand rots the rubber sooner than the lemforder brand.
Posted by: rfuerst911sc Sep 21 2009, 05:05 PM
Internet wisdom on various Porsche forums say that Lemfoerder last a long long time vs. all others. Some say the rubber bellows break down on the off brands as soon as weeks,months to less than a year.
Posted by: Spoke Sep 21 2009, 05:37 PM
Internet wisdom on various Porsche forums say that Lemfoerder last a long long time vs. all others. Some say the rubber bellows break down on the off brands as soon as weeks,months to less than a year.
Buy turbo tie rods from the usual suspects: PP, AA, PMB. Buy Lemforder.
Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 23 2009, 02:38 AM
Only use lemforodor (sp)
The others suck and do rot out very fast.
Posted by: TROJANMAN Sep 23 2009, 09:22 AM
Internet wisdom on various Porsche forums say that Lemfoerder last a long long time vs. all others. Some say the rubber bellows break down on the off brands as soon as weeks,months to less than a year.
Buy turbo tie rods from the usual suspects: PP, AA, PMB. Buy Lemforder.
AA is certainly "suspect"
Now, if you are looking for a place to buy old "6" vins, that is another story.........
Did I just say that out loud?
Posted by: tat2dphreak Sep 23 2009, 09:24 AM
Internet wisdom on various Porsche forums say that Lemfoerder last a long long time vs. all others. Some say the rubber bellows break down on the off brands as soon as weeks,months to less than a year.
Buy turbo tie rods from the usual suspects: PP, AA, PMB. Buy Lemforder.
AA is certainly "suspect"
Now, if you are looking for a place to buy old "6" vins, that is another story.........
Did I just say that out loud?
Posted by: StratPlayer Sep 23 2009, 07:04 PM
Just went through this crap today. I bought that set on ebay about 5 yrs ago, before I was aware the boots were crap. Changed the boots and ends today, I got what I needed to do the job from Eric Shea. The boots that I took out today were toast as well as the boots on the joints. I noticed a big difference after installing these in the way it felt and steered. Thanks Eric.
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