I.D. My Tie Rod? |
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I.D. My Tie Rod? |
kenshapiro2002 |
May 17 2010, 12:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Everywhere I look at parts the tie rods simply use a nut on the tie rod end threads to lock up against the tie rod itself. Mine are different...the tie rod is split at the outer end and there a pinch fitting to hold onto the tie rod end. Mine is a 1970. Are these stock tie rods for my car or something else?
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McMark |
May 17 2010, 12:45 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Look like a stock tie rod, but seeing the inner joint would help.
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kenshapiro2002 |
May 17 2010, 01:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Here's a shot from PP of the replacement part. Everywhere I look, they are just like this one...no split on the tie rod like mine...just a jam nut against the end of the rod.
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TheCabinetmaker |
May 17 2010, 01:11 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
stock.
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kenshapiro2002 |
May 17 2010, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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detoxcowboy |
May 17 2010, 01:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
I noticed that difference on your last post on tie rods.. The new one I put on looks like your picture from pelican and the old ones look exactly the same as the new ones.. 1974 2.0 but I can't confrim the p.o. made any changes or not, but from the rest of the car I can be somewhat assured he did not...
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Spoke |
May 17 2010, 01:48 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,991 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
So, are the stock ones split and the replacements not? Yes, yours are 70's stock. The replacement is later versions of 911 types. Identical in size but different in adjustment technique. If you replace yours, get turbo tierods from PP or AA or other reputable distributors. Not eBay. There are some cheap imitation turbo tierods out there. Lemforder is one of the good ones. |
TheCabinetmaker |
May 17 2010, 01:58 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Pet shows the one with the nut only with 76 model only listed. I just went outside and checked 5 cars.
72- clamp 73- clamp 74/75/76- nut |
kenshapiro2002 |
May 17 2010, 02:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
We need more members with stables of 914s! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
Pet shows the one with the nut only with 76 model only listed. I just went outside and checked 5 cars. 72- clamp 73- clamp 74/75/76- nut |
McMark |
May 17 2010, 05:58 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Here's a picture of a stock tie rod.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.originalcustoms.com-419-1274140687.1.jpg) |
Cap'n Krusty |
May 17 2010, 07:19 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
The version with a lock nut with the tapered collar on each end is just a modernization of the original tie rod. Better technology. The single lock nut appears with the advent of the "turbo" tie rod. The earlier versions have to have a lock on each end because both ends have to turn. The inner end is fixed, unlike the inner socket used now.
The Cap'n |
kenshapiro2002 |
May 17 2010, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,441 Joined: 23-July 09 From: Bawlmer, MD Member No.: 10,598 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Gotcha'...thanks.
The version with a lock nut with the tapered collar on each end is just a modernization of the original tie rod. Better technology. The single lock nut appears with the advent of the "turbo" tie rod. The earlier versions have to have a lock on each end because both ends have to turn. The inner end is fixed, unlike the inner socket used now. The Cap'n |
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