STD Tuning Suspension tie rod reuse

tie rod reuse

tie rod reuse

 
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larsalan
Superturbo

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01-07-2012, 02:30 PM #1
What is the deal with tie rods? I mean I know it will be hard to adjust these old rusty ones very much but....
Are they in general meant to just be set for length once and that's it? I'm so broke I can't afford any new ones now. But when I do get a couple new ones how many times can you expect to unclamp the threads and turn that turnbuckle from time to time? Or are they supposed to just be set once for their lifespan?

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
01-07-2012, 02:30 PM #1

What is the deal with tie rods? I mean I know it will be hard to adjust these old rusty ones very much but....
Are they in general meant to just be set for length once and that's it? I'm so broke I can't afford any new ones now. But when I do get a couple new ones how many times can you expect to unclamp the threads and turn that turnbuckle from time to time? Or are they supposed to just be set once for their lifespan?


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

Greazzer
Superturbo

1,277
01-07-2012, 05:12 PM #2
I have used them, removed them, and re-used them. And about 3 years ago when I was too broke to pay attention, I ended up using a pair of junkyard tie rod assemblies which appeared almost new and they worked fine. Not sure if there is anything out there in the FSM, however.

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Greazzer
01-07-2012, 05:12 PM #2

I have used them, removed them, and re-used them. And about 3 years ago when I was too broke to pay attention, I ended up using a pair of junkyard tie rod assemblies which appeared almost new and they worked fine. Not sure if there is anything out there in the FSM, however.


Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...

larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
01-07-2012, 06:00 PM #3
Ya, I just lengthened one of mine by 2 turns on one end. It was really stuck there. I didn't get the end to seat really flat in where it goes. The inside, not the wheel side. Anyway it's well jank and should just have a new clean one.

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
01-07-2012, 06:00 PM #3

Ya, I just lengthened one of mine by 2 turns on one end. It was really stuck there. I didn't get the end to seat really flat in where it goes. The inside, not the wheel side. Anyway it's well jank and should just have a new clean one.


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

 
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