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Jorn 04-18-2005 08:54 PM

Tierods already worn
 
Installed new tierods three months ago and now all the rubbers are already cracked. They also show some rust...

Could this because they were installed wrong or just a faulty product?

boneheaddoctor 04-18-2005 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorn
Installed new tierods three months ago and now all the rubbers are already cracked. They also show some rust...

Could this because they were installed wrong or just a faulty product?


I think its crappy quality parts..............I noticed cracking rubber boots on parts I replaced back in the fall and don't even have 1,000 miles on yet. That never saw salt.

Any ideas where you can buy new quality tie rod end and ball joint boots?

Jorn 04-18-2005 09:49 PM

I bought mine from performance products, they have a good reputation...

lietuviai 04-18-2005 09:56 PM

Even companies with good reputations can sometimes sell junk. What brand were the tie rods?

phantoms 04-18-2005 10:02 PM

What kind of shape is the rest of the front end in? Guide Rods, etc?

Jorn 04-19-2005 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by phantoms
What kind of shape is the rest of the front end in? Guide Rods, etc?

The front end is in decent shape, a lot of parts are replaced and the rest looks good for a car of this age. However last week the sway-bar came loose from the left upper control arm when I hit a deep pothole, the bolt that holds the swayb-bar to the upper control arm came off.

just installed the new left upper control arm two months ago.

83-240D 04-19-2005 10:56 AM

have you gone back to pp? maybe they got bad parts.

Hatterasguy 04-19-2005 11:00 AM

My Lemforder's seem to be like new after almost 10k miles. I have much wider wheels on the front end to so they will wear faster.

Are your tires out of balance? My wheel is rock steady to 100+.


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