Replacing tie rod ends. Just one Lemfoerder, or both Pex?
02-13-2011, 12:53 PM
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98 E300
Replacing tie rod ends. Just one Lemfoerder, or both Pex?
1998 E300 (190K miles) failed inspection for a bad right side tie rod end. I'm going to replace it, and check the rest of the suspension/steering while I'm under there, and then get it aligned, but ran into a parts question.
AutohausAZ only has the right side in Lemfoerder and has the left only in Pex brand. I'm wondering what the forum's wisdom is on if I should replace the left one now (betting that a new Pex is better than the existing, tests-OK, one).
Cost of the parts is no issue for me; I'd rather not have to get an alignment twice in a short time frame (time/hassle factor and cost). Doing the work myself.
Thanks for any advice,
--Jim
AutohausAZ only has the right side in Lemfoerder and has the left only in Pex brand. I'm wondering what the forum's wisdom is on if I should replace the left one now (betting that a new Pex is better than the existing, tests-OK, one).
Cost of the parts is no issue for me; I'd rather not have to get an alignment twice in a short time frame (time/hassle factor and cost). Doing the work myself.
Thanks for any advice,
--Jim
02-13-2011, 01:38 PM
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both with both brands and get it aligned once. Replace your drop link bushings and examine b joints while doing the job. Mark the trods with a ref point to get close for your drive to the dealers hunter machine.
If you want both the same brand call az or check with the guys at www.peachparts.com
If you want both the same brand call az or check with the guys at www.peachparts.com
