Replacing Tie Rods - what to buy? - Page 2

Spike Strip · 06-25-08, 10:02 AM

I called CCOT and the ones they sell are Chinese-made. Buy at your own risk. Get the Japanese-made 555 or OEM.

Got mine from Mudrak. Quick ship. Good price.

knucklebone · 06-27-08, 05:16 AM

Howdy ya'll!
I've been lurking here for a couple of years now and decided to register because I seem to be a regular visitor. So hello to everybody!

Now, my question about those TRE's:
Do any of you have the Trail-Gear's "Toyota High Steer Crossover Steering Kit" installed?
I'm planning to change the whole package from TRE's to rods to pitman arm, and am pondering between Toyota's own parts ($$$) and the substitutes.

If you have experiences with the Trail-Gear set, I would be glad to hear the up's and down's.

Thanks!

-edit- Oh yeah, my ride is a -87 HJ-61 LC, like the signature also states.

Cruzerman · 06-27-08, 07:26 AM

The pickle fork works most of the time for me. However, I've had ones that absolutely refuse to come off, no matter how big a hammer! In that case, the tie rod end puller that Spike Strip listed is the shiznit.

Rigger · 06-27-08, 11:36 AM

X3 on the OTC 7315A Universal TRE puller.

I have one. It works. And it works fast.

cruiser88 · 06-27-08, 06:05 PM

TAKE THOSE DAM TIRES OFF BEFORE TRYING.

They cause a bind.

I did a set last week. stared out with a pickle fork then a hammer then decided to take the damn tires off.

One wack off the hammer and they was off.

workingdog · 06-27-08, 07:12 PM

I've heard talk here of people converting to TRE's off an 80. How complicated is it? How much gets converted?

Peter

CMD82 · 08-19-08, 02:50 PM

Has anyone tried a NAPA brand tie rod? Do they sell the 555 model? Also what would be a good basic steering dampener to install while I am in there?

cruiser88 · 08-19-08, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMD82

Has anyone tried a NAPA brand tie rod? Do they sell the 555 model? Also what would be a good basic steering dampener to install while I am in there?

Call cruiseroutfitters and get the OME damper and tie rod end kit..trust me.

Monroe damper lasted a week on my62

CMD82 · 08-20-08, 06:48 AM

Will do 88, thanks.

06-25-08, 10:02 AM	#31
Spike Strip Just try and git it. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA TLCA# 17876 Posts: 950	I called CCOT and the ones they sell are Chinese-made. Buy at your own risk. Get the Japanese-made 555 or OEM. Got mine from Mudrak. Quick ship. Good price. __________________ BEST WWII STORY EVER WRITTEN

06-27-08, 05:16 AM	#32
knucklebone IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 3	Howdy ya'll! I've been lurking here for a couple of years now and decided to register because I seem to be a regular visitor. So hello to everybody! Now, my question about those TRE's: Do any of you have the Trail-Gear's "Toyota High Steer Crossover Steering Kit" installed? I'm planning to change the whole package from TRE's to rods to pitman arm, and am pondering between Toyota's own parts ($$$) and the substitutes. If you have experiences with the Trail-Gear set, I would be glad to hear the up's and down's. Thanks! -edit- Oh yeah, my ride is a -87 HJ-61 LC, like the signature also states. __________________ Toyota Land Cruiser HJ-61, '87, 12H-T Last edited by knucklebone; 06-27-08 at 05:21 AM.

06-27-08, 07:26 AM	#33
Cruzerman IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 505	The pickle fork works most of the time for me. However, I've had ones that absolutely refuse to come off, no matter how big a hammer! In that case, the tie rod end puller that Spike Strip listed is the shiznit. __________________ Cruzerman '85 FJ60 '78 FJ40

06-27-08, 11:36 AM	#34
Rigger Two Many Cruisers Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 790	X3 on the OTC 7315A Universal TRE puller. I have one. It works. And it works fast. __________________ Now a TLCA member '70 FJ40; a work in progress '89 FJ62; OME, 33's, & a MUD sticker "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." -- H. L. Mencken

06-27-08, 06:05 PM	#35
cruiser88 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: over here TLCA# 17319 Posts: 7,152	TAKE THOSE DAM TIRES OFF BEFORE TRYING. They cause a bind. I did a set last week. stared out with a pickle fork then a hammer then decided to take the damn tires off. One wack off the hammer and they was off. __________________ http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...13957_15_0.jpg http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...113957_1_2.jpg

06-27-08, 07:12 PM	#36
workingdog IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 295	I've heard talk here of people converting to TRE's off an 80. How complicated is it? How much gets converted? Peter __________________ '66 FJ40 SBC 350, 3 spd manual '84 FJ 60 OME Heavy, 33/12.5R15 '68 F250 (that's a Ford) highboy with Cummins engine.

08-19-08, 02:50 PM	#37
CMD82 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 220	Has anyone tried a NAPA brand tie rod? Do they sell the 555 model? Also what would be a good basic steering dampener to install while I am in there? __________________ 1982 FJ60

08-20-08, 06:48 AM	#39
CMD82 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 220	Will do 88, thanks. __________________ 1982 FJ60

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