[tanshi]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2x-Outer-Tie-Rod ... 286.c0.m14

does any one know if these are the same taper as the sierra?

[Damo]

That would be good to know! Custom tie rod or draglink in the works Tanshi?

For reference, the pitman arm taper on Vit and Sierra is the same. IF these are the same taper as the joint that goes into the pitman arm then I think they WILL be the same as Sierra tie rod ends.

If I had to guess i'd say they are the same.

[tanshi]

I would like to beef up the tie rod and drag link. it shouldnt be too hard to doo. the big issue is doing it without welding. but with these it would be easy to drill and tap threads locktite and your away. buy my self one highsteer arm from lowrange and one toy tie rod end and i would get out of the whole setup qute cheep i recon

[Damo]

tanshi wrote:

I would like to beef up the tie rod and drag link. it shouldnt be too hard to doo. the big issue is doing it without welding. but with these it would be easy to drill and tap threads locktite and your away. buy my self one highsteer arm from lowrange and one toy tie rod end and i would get out of the whole setup qute cheep i recon

Yep i'm with you.

I wonder if those Vit tie rod ends are both RH thread or one is LH and one is RH.

[tanshi]

i might have to contact them. the ones in the pic are both the same direction.

Does it make all that much difference? specially if they are locktited in?

[Damo]

tanshi wrote:

i might have to contact them. the ones in the pic are both the same direction.

Does it make all that much difference? specially if they are locktited in?

It would only make a difference in the fabrication of the link. If you are cutting the threads in a lathe, no biggie. But if you are going to buy a tap to cut the threads you will most likely find that a suitable LH tap will be MUCH harder to find and consequently MUCH more expensive.

[tanshi]

ahh yeah point taken.

might send them a message and see what they say.

[tanshi]

according to the info in the ebay page they are both rh thread

[dank]

Dudes, TE692R and L are your friends.

These are japanese 555 brand. Oh yeah these ones are greasable as well. I'm using them for a custom draglink on my zook. One left hand and one right hand thread. Probably good to go one of each if you are making a draglink as they'll always be trying to tighten each other up whereas two of the same thread can undo and change the length by themselves!

If you need some tie rod ends PM me. i'll have access to some towards the end of the week which I can post up from melbourne. Most likely those ends on ebay are made in india. Not well known for high quality driveline components, only assburning curries. (don't get me wrong I love a hot curry; not too keen on their driveline components )

[Damo]

dank wrote:

Dudes, TE692R and L are your friends.

These are japanese 555 brand. Oh yeah these ones are greasable as well. I'm using them for a custom draglink on my zook. One left hand and one right hand thread. Probably good to go one of each if you are making a draglink as they'll always be trying to tighten each other up whereas two of the same thread can undo and change the length by themselves!

If you need some tie rod ends PM me. i'll have access to some towards the end of the week which I can post up from melbourne. Most likely those ends on ebay are made in india. Not well known for high quality driveline components, only assburning curries. (don't get me wrong I love a hot curry; not too keen on their driveline components )

They have the same taper as the Sierra ones yeah?

[ball]

dank wrote:

Dudes, TE692R and L are your friends.

These are japanese 555 brand. Oh yeah these ones are greasable as well. I'm using them for a custom draglink on my zook. One left hand and one right hand thread. Probably good to go one of each if you are making a draglink as they'll always be trying to tighten each other up whereas two of the same thread can undo and change the length by themselves!

If you need some tie rod ends PM me. i'll have access to some towards the end of the week which I can post up from melbourne. Most likely those ends on ebay are made in india. Not well known for high quality driveline components, only assburning curries. (don't get me wrong I love a hot curry; not too keen on their driveline components )

The only reason you use one of each is so that the rod can be adjusted without having to remove one end from it's fixing position.


It in no way affects if they stay tight or not. That is entirely up to the person fitting them to torque them to the requires specs

[Damo]

ball wrote:

dank wrote:

Dudes, TE692R and L are your friends.

These are japanese 555 brand. Oh yeah these ones are greasable as well. I'm using them for a custom draglink on my zook. One left hand and one right hand thread. Probably good to go one of each if you are making a draglink as they'll always be trying to tighten each other up whereas two of the same thread can undo and change the length by themselves!

If you need some tie rod ends PM me. i'll have access to some towards the end of the week which I can post up from melbourne. Most likely those ends on ebay are made in india. Not well known for high quality driveline components, only assburning curries. (don't get me wrong I love a hot curry; not too keen on their driveline components )

The only reason you use one of each is so that the rod can be adjusted without having to remove one end from it's fixing position.


It in no way affects if they stay tight or not. That is entirely up to the person fitting them to torque them to the requires specs

Shouldn't they have jam nuts to keep them tight?

[dank]

ball wrote:

dank wrote:

Dudes, TE692R and L are your friends.

These are japanese 555 brand. Oh yeah these ones are greasable as well. I'm using them for a custom draglink on my zook. One left hand and one right hand thread. Probably good to go one of each if you are making a draglink as they'll always be trying to tighten each other up whereas two of the same thread can undo and change the length by themselves!

If you need some tie rod ends PM me. i'll have access to some towards the end of the week which I can post up from melbourne. Most likely those ends on ebay are made in india. Not well known for high quality driveline components, only assburning curries. (don't get me wrong I love a hot curry; not too keen on their driveline components )

The only reason you use one of each is so that the rod can be adjusted without having to remove one end from it's fixing position.


It in no way affects if they stay tight or not. That is entirely up to the person fitting them to torque them to the requires specs

Did Ball just post some tech??

Good point!

Damo yes they are the right taper for the sierras

[joeblow]

use lock nuts not locktight only.

[tanshi]

Any one know what diameter the standard drag link is? Sure you could turn it down and thread it so that you could keep the standard eye instead of running highsteer?

[Highway-Star]

tanshi wrote:

Any one know what diameter the standard drag link is? Sure you could turn it down and thread it so that you could keep the standard eye instead of running highsteer?

Drag link is 19.5mm
Tie Rod is 25.5mm
With tolerances of about 0.3mm

[dank]

tie rod ends here.

Postage takes about 5-6 days as they ship direct from supplier.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 0386630170

[tanshi]

here http://www.eziautoparts.com.au/index.ph ... t_id=43385

looked better personally. postage to bris about $12

[dank]

Different tierod end mate. The ebay one is TE692RF which is the 555 Japanese brand.

That one is a taiwanese made job, yes cheaper, but for a reason.

Each to their own though. you get what you pay for. Good luck