If I have turbo tie rods... Options

[thomasotten]

If I have turbo tie rods, bought from Automotion long ago, and I need to replace the outer tie rod ends because I tore the rubber, what do I need to get? Tie rods from a 930? Any year? Or should I just buy a complete new kit for $119 at Tweeks.

I have heard about "good" and "bad" turbo tie rod kits. What part exactly is it that is bad on the cheap kits, and how do I know if what tweeks has is the good or the bad??

[flesburg]

I agree.

But, for what it is worth, last year I bought a complete 930 front end out of an '87 turbo, and it did not have "turbo" tie rods, but the same tie rods that other 911s have (look just like 914 tie rods). The difference is in the inner, with the aftermarket having a ball and socket while the factory ones have a universal joint with rubber bushings. I put on new "turbo" tie rods. The outer end looks just like the factory end.

I think Pelican Parts sells just the ends. Call and ask for Dave Darling, or as a joke ask for "Darling" Dave. He is very knowledgeable, and will not lead you wrong.

I do not know for sure what the factory installed on all 930s or whether my front end came from a "turbo look" option car. I was really only after the spindles, hubs, rotors, etc., but installed the "newer" a arms and so now have 911 splines for the torsion bars.

You will have to realign your front toe-in.