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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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Has anybody tried inner and or outer tie rod ends from world suspension on ebay? i just ordered some last night and was just wondering if any club-lex members had reviews for them..... thanks
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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i have heard of nothing but nightmare stories from world suspension. please, for the safety of others on the road, go with a name brand.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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Yes - unless you are selling the car I would call Carson Toyota and get OEM. prices are closer than you think. I saw the same on EBay and opted for OEM even though I don't use my LS very much anymore.

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damnit....
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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i used their outer tie rod ends and the rubber is already cracked. Its only been about 18k miles and 15 mos. They still work fine though....

This was for my 93.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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how do you get the outer tie rod off? ii hit it with a hammer after i removed the nut and crownpin............. and used the puller neither side will budge
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somebody help please!!!
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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i got the outers off and the inner tie rod on the drivers side but the passenger side is a freaking nightmare!!!! theres a bracket in the way and suggestions? thanks
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