help with tie rods, how much for a right front tie rod should i pay |
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help with tie rods, how much for a right front tie rod should i pay |
evan |
Jul 18 2007, 01:42 PM
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Little Bean Group: Members Posts: 117 Joined: 8-September 05 From: Gaithersburg, MD Member No.: 4,767 |
Just got a call from the mechanic, told him my steering felt funny maybe needing an alignment. they called and said i need a right front tie-rod. how much should i expect to pay for one and maybe installation? Is it easy to do? I have minimal tools and no lift.
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Cano |
Jul 18 2007, 01:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Goshen, KY Member No.: 2,854 Region Association: None |
Last fall Pelican had the "good" ones for about $150 a set. You can probably get the cheaper ones (crappier seals) for about $100-120. No idea on what they would charge to install.
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jul 18 2007, 02:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,896 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
17 bucks for a tie rod end is plenty!
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McMark |
Jul 18 2007, 02:06 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 |
Is it stock or the turbo tie rod upgrade? If it's stock, is it the inner our the outer that has failed? Tie rods can be a PITA to change, but it's not complicated.
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Joe Ricard |
Jul 18 2007, 02:15 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Agree with Mc Mark. However not that bad if they are doing an alignment also.
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black73 |
Jul 18 2007, 02:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 516 Joined: 23-March 05 From: Nashville,TN Member No.: 3,801 Region Association: South East States |
I paid $32 for a tie rod end and about $50 to have it installed last year... plus $150 for 4wheel alignment, plus strut inserts, plus wheel bearing adjustment... came to about $800 by the time they were finished.
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rhodyguy |
Jul 18 2007, 03:35 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,092 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
buy 2 new ends, at a minimum. have your guy look at the bushings in the stock rods (if that's what you have) where the rods meet the yoke @ the rack. more often than not, they're garbage. if it's the stock setup, you're better off stepping up and getting the 'turbo' version. if the other side goes bad you're going to pay for another alignment. you can put them in. simple. the cost of the 2 stock ends and labor savings will pay for the turbos.
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Johny Blackstain |
Jul 18 2007, 03:40 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It's been a couple of years but I landed a set of Turbo Tie Rods on eBay for $95. Keep an eye open for them... you might get lucky. I was going to use them on the LE & maybe still will, after Charolette (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) .
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McMark |
Jul 18 2007, 04:26 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 |
Watch the brand on turbo tie rods. Lemforder is the OE manufacturer and people have reported failure of the rubber boots on the 'discount' brands. Once the rubber boots are gone, the life of the part is shortened.
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Johny Blackstain |
Jul 18 2007, 04:33 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Watch the brand on turbo tie rods. Lemforder is the OE manufacturer and people have reported failure of the rubber boots on the 'discount' brands. Once the rubber boots are gone, the life of the part is shortened. Mark- the ones in question are "Almax", not Lemforder & there are no markings on the rubber boots. Did I fuch up? Attached image(s) |
Dr Evil |
Jul 18 2007, 04:40 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Oooo, sorry to hear that, Johny. I bought the same ones and ALL of the rubber crapped out within 3mo and I was forced to get the Lems. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Johny Blackstain |
Jul 18 2007, 04:48 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Oooo, sorry to hear that, Johny. I bought the same ones and ALL of the rubber crapped out within 3mo and I was forced to get the Lems. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) It the rubber alone available? Are the rods themselves OK? Would using Lemforder rubber over these Almax rods be acceptable? |
Dr Evil |
Jul 18 2007, 04:58 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nope, the rubber on the joint end dried out and crumbled and the accordion boots did the same. The rubber turned out to be shit. this happened on a car that was not even used (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) It could be like the lottery, maybe you will have better luck, but I know that the ebay $95 set from that manufacturer were the ones I and others were having problems with.
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Johny Blackstain |
Jul 18 2007, 05:00 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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GWN7 |
Jul 18 2007, 07:05 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Item Number: TK930
Main Category: PORSCHE Sub Category: Suspension Description: Turbo Tie Rods Manufacturer: GPR:WELT List Price: Your Price: $ 149.00 Core Price: Weight: 30.000 |
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