C5 Tie Rods, what to buy?
05-21-2009, 08:52 AM
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C5 Tie Rods, what to buy?
I need new tie rod ends for my car and was looking for advice....Not really interested in the stock OEM one due to the rubber boot...I noticed BAER has the tracker adjustable tie rods...Any luck with these? Does Pfadt or Hardbar make any? Any other brands I am missing?
Here are what the BAER units look like...
Thanks!
Here are what the BAER units look like...
Thanks!
05-21-2009, 09:38 AM
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I've installed 4 sets of those on various track cars, unfortunatly I can't say exactly how long they last. I do have one customer that had a set on his car for 3 years and now on of the rears is loose. However in the case of the Baer units you should just be able to replace the heim joint and not the whole assembly. But you will have to come up with the heim on your own.
05-21-2009, 09:47 AM
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I put VB&P HD ones on my car years ago... they look like OEM, but have no plastic inside them and use a zerk fitting on the bottom for a little grease. They're cheaper than OEM replacements too.
Those Baer ones look mighty nice.
Those Baer ones look mighty nice.
