brand new tie rod end failed

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djmc · #1 Post by **djmc** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:31 am

I bought 4 new tie rod ends from rodendsupply.com a couple of weeks ago. I was at the dunes for a week and after the last ride the left inside tie rod snapped just under the nut. Anyone else have a problem like this?

Canniboomer · #2 Post by **Canniboomer** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:08 am

A break of the rod after an install points to over-torqueing of the jam nut which could have weakened the tie rod at the spot it stretched.... you must be a strong fella, right? We should all be more careful I guess, another new one to learn from.. thanks for the warning?

djmc · #3 Post by **djmc** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 12:49 pm

I wish I was that strong. I provided the parts to a certified mechanic. The parts came with no instructions or torques specs indicated. Anyone have recommendations how much to torque these. I have to reorder the tierod end and I am not sure what hand thread the left inner end would be. Any suggestions?

djmc · #4 Post by **djmc** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 1:01 pm

Update:
I called the manufacturer. After checking the part number they informed me that I was shipped the "economy" tierod end not the race ready teflon end that I requested. They are making it right by shipping me the upgraded ends and crediting the economy parts shipped. Glad to work with people that back up their product.

Happyboy · #5 Post by **Happyboy** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 1:44 pm

the tierod or tierod end snapped? You post said the tierod did.

djmc · #6 Post by **djmc** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:34 pm

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Originally posted by Happyboy
the tierod or tierod end snapped? You post said the tierod did.

Take another look. In the title and the message block.

Canniboomer · #7 Post by **Canniboomer** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:36 pm

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Originally posted by djmc
...the left inside tie rod snapped just under the nut...

Yep, I read it that way also -- so my comment above N/A

Happyboy · #8 Post by **Happyboy** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:50 pm

OK smarta$$. Here is what you said...

brand new tie rod end failed

I bought 4 new tie rod ends from rodendsupply.com a couple of weeks ago. I was at the dunes for a week and after the last ride the left inside tie rod snapped just under the nut. Anyone else have a problem like this?

So, which one is it??!! The tie rod END isn't under the nut so if it broke there it would be the tie rod.

djmc · #9 Post by **djmc** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:07 pm

easy tiger! There was no intent to be cute. I sincerely felt I was clear in my statement. Save your breath because I don't waste my time with hotheads.

Craig_C · #10 Post by **Craig_C** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:41 pm

Well my Blackwidow tie rod ends are as good as ever!

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