I was just told my tie rod is out I cant believe this already...

 

Not surprised. My rig's got all sorts of lame a$$ issues. It's getting old.

 

had my lift on for 3k miles.. How much is my trade in totoyta

 

I guess what Im trying to ask is do I go with the factory one or is there some bullet proof one to get. Thanks

 

I don't think anyone makes an aftermarket tie rod. You could contact Don Thuren and see if he knows of any. He does make a crossover steering setup so maybe he could make you some. Good luck!

 

Seems prices have increased on the track bar. I shouldn't have waited.

 

thanks Pauly

 

2008 Toyota will have a diesel truck out! Should have kept my landcruiser??? nah... love the Cummins! Just not the "issues"...

 

Are these the same issues with the 4x4 front ends that everyone seems to be having? Or did I read that wrong?
Sometimes it makes me happy that my 4x4 is a buggy and I'm my own warranty station on that one.

 

You should be able to make one using either i inch or one and a half inch heim joints, alot of offroad racers do it why couldn't you, not sure if it would pass an inspection though, just my .02!

 

as someone stated above, there are custom fab shops all over, I have had alot of custom fabbed steering parts, etc. fabbed for my jeep...these people can fab anything and make it bullet proof!!!! maybe check the R&D depts. at Rubicon Express, Blue Torch Fab, pm me or do a google search

 

The only issues with using Heims on the road can be the noise as they clank a little bit (negated by the Diesel) and...
You have to drill out the knuckle to accept the straigh bolt, or spend bucks on special bolts to fit the taper
They normally don't last as long as normal tie rod ends

What is it that is causing the TRE's die so fast is my question. Is it just an undersized component or are there odd stresses being put on it?

I can get you any Heim you want, as GM of a shop that specializes in off-road vehicles (we race in the XRRA and W.E. ROCK series).
Not an ad, just offering services to another member.

 

How much is it to rebuild a heim? Is it cheaper to rebuild a heim twice or replace a tie rod once?

 

You and i are on the same page. http://thurenfabrication.com/crossover.html This is what ill be going with when i lift mine or when mine wears out. Whichever comes first.

 

what are the symptoms of the TRE dying? I have noticed that my truck will "groove" or pull quickly back and forth over varying road terrain lately..