tschoeberl Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 While I was riding on the dunes last weekend. I popped over a steep dune and smacked into the bank on the other side and sent one front wheel north/south and the other east/west. It looked worse than it really is, but I now have a bent tie rod and end and was wondering what I should replace them with. I don't think that stock tie rods and ends can stand up to the jumping and bumps that they have gone through lately. I need something that will stand up to time, but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on them. What has everyone tried and found reliable for replacement tie rods and ends? I know that there are alot of different brands, but I figure I need to ask you all what you like and what I need to stay away from. I would really appreciate any help on this. thanks.... Quote
dirttrack25 Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 I got a set of stocker ill sell ya if you decide not to go aftermarket Quote
fast87 Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 see what you can find on HEIM joints..that might be the answer to your problem...and BTW since you're in WA as well, do you plan on going to the oregon dunefest this summer?? My Webpage ~Mark~ Quote
tschoeberl Posted June 15, 2005 Author Report Posted June 15, 2005 I was looking at a couple different companies that have the heim joints, but don't know to much about them. What is the differences between a heim joint and a stocker? Dune Fest, we are thinking about it if we can get a site reserved. If it was anything like Memorial weekend, we may pass on it. I really want to go, but will have to see what the Misses says. Quote
05bansh Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 I wrecked just like you did a while back. Except I bent the base of my steering stem so I had to replace that. I didnt have to replace my tie rods but I did replace my tie rod ends with the Tusk Tie Rod ends from Rocky Mountain. They were pretty cheap and definitely stronger than stock. You may want to take a look into them. Quote
tschoeberl Posted June 15, 2005 Author Report Posted June 15, 2005 I got a set of stocker ill sell ya if you decide not to go aftermarket 381855[/snapback] How old are they and what is there condition? Do you have any pics? Price? Quote
BdBanshee Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 I went with Ricky Stator tie rods and ends, way stronger and they were $199 for everything. Here is a link to the parts with pics and a comparison to stock. Ricky Stator Tie Rods Quote
05bansh Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 The Tusk ones are like $20.00 for a pair. Quote
Shee-Male Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 I've bent 2 sets 1 set being the tusk, the problem is there small dia. My suggestion is what I did, I went to a local chassis shop (racecar chassis) and got a set made with spherical rod ends left and right thred and 5/8 chromoly steel tierods, they have mor adjustment then the stock ones and the rod enda are like 12$ ea. to replace, and if you manage to bend the tierods themselves you have other problems to worry about. Oh and ya the cost 110$ for the pair, and you use grade 8, 3/8 bolts. cheap and super strong. Quote
Shee-Male Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 I forgot to mention that the stock tierods always bend @ the d-flat (the spot for your wrench) so do away with that. Quote
quad4me Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 I've bent 2 sets 1 set being the tusk, the problem is there small dia.My suggestion is what I did, I went to a local chassis shop (racecar chassis) and got a set made with spherical rod ends left and right thred and 5/8 chromoly steel tierods, they have mor adjustment then the stock ones and the rod enda are like 12$ ea. to replace, and if you manage to bend the tierods themselves you have other problems to worry about. Oh and ya the cost 110$ for the pair, and you use grade 8, 3/8 bolts. cheap and super strong. 382047[/snapback] got a picture of this setup??? I am curious to see this Quote
locogato11283 Posted June 16, 2005 Report Posted June 16, 2005 The Tusk ones are like $20.00 for a pair. 382001[/snapback] fuckin right. i run them on both my banshees and now my project raptor...cheap and strong as hell. also, if you can get someone to make you some longer tie rods you wont bend the tie rod ends so easily. i had some made that were like 3/4" longer and i havent bent the ends yet... Quote
dirttrack25 Posted June 16, 2005 Report Posted June 16, 2005 Saw a guy at the local riding area that had found tubing or pipe to fit over his tie rods then tacked them on the ends...He said he hasnt been them yet Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.