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95se · 01-25-2009, 08:18 PM

Ok I was told I needed new tie rod ends. I have a popping sound when I 1st touch the brake pedal and also just before coming to complete stop. I've had it for like 3-4yrs now. Everything else in front end has been replaced with exception of the inner and outer tie rods, sway bar and steering rack. The ends of the tie rods where the rubber boot is is leaking grease real bad. So what are your recommendations for these, stock-oem or something like SPL? I'm not going to be doing any racing, just a daily driver so not concerned with steering angle and all that. Just something that feels good and lasts a long time and something thats easy to align by your usual auto alignment shop.

Thanks

Dousan_PG · 01-25-2009, 08:20 PM

oem parts
done.

*Flicktitty* · 01-25-2009, 08:25 PM

yeah OEM would be best for what you are going to be doing with your car.

Jimmy Up · 01-25-2009, 09:01 PM

The oem lasted your car at least 10 years already, most likely longer depending on the model. Tried and proven sir

5t341tH · 01-26-2009, 12:49 AM

i use moog. they are quality oem replacements. i say they are a little better though

vodka2 · 01-26-2009, 01:01 AM

moog , oem , tein , ikeya are all good .

Dousan_PG · 01-26-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vodka2

moog , oem , tein , ikeya are all good .

?
the first three are pretty much all the same
hahaha

*!Zar!* · 01-26-2009, 01:57 AM

Exactly .

xs240 · 01-26-2009, 08:41 AM

I've had moogs, they bent, I'd go OEM or SPL. For inners, if you go with SPL you have to get Z32 or Z33 inners. Do your research.

*!Zar!* · 01-26-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xs240

I've had moogs, they bent, I'd go OEM or SPL. For inners, if you go with SPL you have to get Z32 or Z33 inners. Do your research.

How did they bend?

Most of the time parts don't just, "bend" for no reason.

projectRDM · 01-26-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

How did they bend?

Most of the time parts don't just, "bend" for no reason.

Agreed. Especially a tie rod end, I've never seen or heard of one bending, period. The tie rod itself can bend but that's only if you drive into curbs and shit. In that case, blaming the part for failing when you caused it to fail is kinda retarded.

Pandapants · 01-26-2009, 12:06 PM

Oem.
Anything else would just be a waist of money.
Especially if you're really low.

xs240 · 01-26-2009, 12:13 PM

I was drifting (when i used to like drifting). It didn't last the abuse. I am grip only now though. I didn't hit no curb or anything like that.

Dousan_PG · 01-26-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pandapants

Oem.
Anything else would just be a waist of money.
Especially if you're really low.

actually if ur super low go SPL
oem would be a bad idea, they will bind

Marc240 · 01-26-2009, 06:52 PM

SPL or Tien are always a good way to go. If your just daily driving the car i would recommend OEM.

The Chad · 01-26-2009, 07:08 PM

I had Moog..worked fine...got bored with them/ slid into a curb at 30mph

. I switched to the Tien entire rod (inner and outer links).

I don't race my car but the increased steering angle from the Tien (with spacers) is GREAT for parking in the city!!! I can turn on a dime!

1trkmnd · 02-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Chad

I had Moog..worked fine...got bored with them/ slid into a curb at 30mph

. I switched to the Tien entire rod (inner and outer links).

I don't race my car but the increased steering angle from the Tien (with spacers) is GREAT for parking in the city!!! I can turn on a dime!

thats pretty funny. i guess that would benefit me cause parking sucks in san francisco!

95se · 02-03-2009, 06:58 PM

I just ordered the oem parts today.

Teambadrun · 02-04-2009, 08:58 AM

tein
or replacement oem style

the pillowball shit breaks too easy on tie rods

ikeya formula make some good tie rod ends with pillowballs thou.. thats about it

01-25-2009, 08:18 PM	#1
95se Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 230 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tie rod ends Ok I was told I needed new tie rod ends. I have a popping sound when I 1st touch the brake pedal and also just before coming to complete stop. I've had it for like 3-4yrs now. Everything else in front end has been replaced with exception of the inner and outer tie rods, sway bar and steering rack. The ends of the tie rods where the rubber boot is is leaking grease real bad. So what are your recommendations for these, stock-oem or something like SPL? I'm not going to be doing any racing, just a daily driver so not concerned with steering angle and all that. Just something that feels good and lasts a long time and something thats easy to align by your usual auto alignment shop. Thanks __________________ abs, vlsd, lim ed black leather, AGX's, SPL V3 tc rods, Z32 front

01-25-2009, 08:20 PM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 34 Posts: 16,537 Trader Rating: (20) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 20 reviews	oem parts done. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-25-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
Flicktitty Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wi240sx.com Age: 26 Posts: 3,273 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	yeah OEM would be best for what you are going to be doing with your car. __________________ 1989 240sx SE Coupe, 19k Original miles, 2JZGTE, PT6266,Fuel System, AEM V2, Sound Performance Tuned www.Wi240sx.com \| http://flicktitty.tumblr.com

01-25-2009, 09:01 PM	#4
Jimmy Up Zilvia.net GB Vendor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal {covina} Age: 24 Posts: 4,000 Trader Rating: (52) Rides Gallery: Jimmy Up Feedback Score: 52 reviews	The oem lasted your car at least 10 years already, most likely longer depending on the model. Tried and proven sir __________________ WWW.JIMMYUP.COM BUBBLE SHIFT KNOBS IN STOCK: http://shop.jimmyup.com/

01-26-2009, 12:49 AM	#5
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 24 Posts: 2,568 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	i use moog. they are quality oem replacements. i say they are a little better though __________________ lexus baby

01-26-2009, 01:01 AM	#6
vodka2 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los angeles Posts: 1,177 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	moog , oem , tein , ikeya are all good .

01-26-2009, 01:57 AM	#8
!Zar! Yeast Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bakery Posts: 13,778 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Exactly . __________________

01-26-2009, 08:41 AM	#9
xs240 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: . Posts: 436 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've had moogs, they bent, I'd go OEM or SPL. For inners, if you go with SPL you have to get Z32 or Z33 inners. Do your research.

01-26-2009, 12:06 PM	#12
Pandapants Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoFla Age: 23 Posts: 303 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Oem. Anything else would just be a waist of money. Especially if you're really low.

01-26-2009, 12:13 PM	#13
xs240 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: . Posts: 436 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I was drifting (when i used to like drifting). It didn't last the abuse. I am grip only now though. I didn't hit no curb or anything like that.

01-26-2009, 06:52 PM	#15
Marc240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	SPL or Tien are always a good way to go. If your just daily driving the car i would recommend OEM.

01-26-2009, 07:08 PM	#16
The Chad Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 32 Posts: 943 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had Moog..worked fine...got bored with them/ slid into a curb at 30mph . I switched to the Tien entire rod (inner and outer links). I don't race my car but the increased steering angle from the Tien (with spacers) is GREAT for parking in the city!!! I can turn on a dime!

02-03-2009, 06:58 PM	#18
95se Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 230 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just ordered the oem parts today. __________________ abs, vlsd, lim ed black leather, AGX's, SPL V3 tc rods, Z32 front

02-04-2009, 08:58 AM	#19
Teambadrun Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne,Australia Age: 34 Posts: 621 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	tein or replacement oem style the pillowball shit breaks too easy on tie rods ikeya formula make some good tie rod ends with pillowballs thou.. thats about it __________________

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