Replacing Tie Rod Ends

[gatormark91]

This is me today, too. Driver's sure loose as Hell

Sankei 555, same as OEM

https://www.carparts.com/details/Sa...1pjWIBiao3hPhCEkGgxoCJHQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Wholesale online from Toyota Parts Direct, about the same price with shipping:
45047-69100 - Genuine Toyota END SUB-ASSY, TIE ROD, LH

They are Left and Right-handed, if I remember correctly.

 

[hoser]

I do not believe Sankei 555 to be the same as Toyota OE tie rods. If the same price, I'd go Toyota.

 

[gatormark91]

I do not believe Sankei 555 to be the same as Toyota OE tie rods. If the same price, I'd go Toyota.

We'll, I didn't write the purchase order for Toyota or bolt the parts to the the trucks at the factory, so I do not have first hand knowledge, but everything I've ever read about 100s has said that Sankei Japan is the OEM for the tire rod ends.

 

[hoser]

@cruiseroutfit sells both 555 and OEM outer TRE's, perhaps Kurt can chime in. A picture of the two side by side would be even greater =)

 

[cruiseroutfit]

@cruiseroutfit sells both 555 and OEM outer TRE's, perhaps Kurt can chime in. A picture of the two side by side would be even greater =)

Sure. I'll post some side by sides tomorrow

 

[cruiseroutfit]

@cruiseroutfit sells both 555 and OEM outer TRE's, perhaps Kurt can chime in. A picture of the two side by side would be even greater =)

Just pulled a set for you

We do have pictures on our website steering parts:
Cruiser Outfitters
(We stock OE ends, aftermarket Japanese (555) ends as well as complete kits)

Keep in mind there are two lengths of ends on the 100/470 (98-02 & 03-07 and they need to match the length of the inner end. All of our sets are of course matched

(These kits DO include the OEM jam nuts as well)

Loose Ends:

100 Series (1/1998-7/2002 IFS Models) Individual Ends
RH Outer Tie Rod End - Part# TRE4669195 - $37.50/each
RH Outer Tie Rod End - Part# TRE4669195OEM - $72.50/each (OEM Toyota)
LH Outer Tie Rod End - Part# TRE4769100 - $37.50/each
LH Outer Tie Rod End - Part# TRE4769100OEM - $72.50/each (OEM Toyota)
LH/RH Inner Steering Rack End - Part# TRE0369015 - $62.50/each

100 Series (8/2002-2007 Models) Individual Ends
RH Outer Tie Rod End - Part# TRE4669205 - $37.50/each
LH Outer Tie Rod End - Part# TRE4769115 - $37.50/each
LH/RH Inner Steering Rack End - Part# TRE0369025 - $62.50/each

Complete Kits:

100 Series Tie Rod End Kit - $187.50 (Now in Stock!)
Japanese 555 Brand - Made in Japan
Complete 4 piece kit w/OEM Toyota Jam Nuts
Fits 1/98-7/2002 IFS 100 Series Land Cruiser & Lexus LX470
Part# TRE100ETRE

100 Series Tie Rod End Kit - $187.50 (Now in Stock!)
Japanese 555 Brand - Made in Japan
Complete 4 piece kit w/OEM Toyota Jam Nuts
Fits 8/2002-2007 IFS 100 Series Land Cruiser & Lexus LX470
Part# TRE100LTRE

 

[gatormark91]

Well, there is the difference. The 555's look sand-cast, are the OEMs forged? They don't have the same rough finish and casting seam as the 555s. Or are they just a slightly cleaner casting?

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Well, there is the difference. The 555's look sand-cast, are the OEMs forged? They don't have the same rough finish and casting seam as the 555s. Or are they just a slightly cleaner casting?

They are both absolutely forged, the Toyota unit just has a higher level of finish work and paint. Fwiw we've sold 10,000+ 555 TRE's and have had exemplary service with them. I've got a customer running King of the Hammers on them next week

 

[gatormark91]

They are both absolutely forged, the Toyota unit just has a higher level of finish work and paint. Fwiw we've sold 10,000+ 555 TRE's and have had exemplary service with them. I've got a customer running King of the Hammers on them next week

Already have them on mine, but Florida trails aren't quite King of the Hammers. Thanks for the info!

 

[Mike NXP]

Can anyone chime in on proper placement of the dust boot ? Just got back my rig from Toyota and it appears the boot isn't clamped all the way tight so it moves.

For example one of the clamps ( new tie rods have these plastic adjustable clamps ) wasn't that tight and with the wheel fully turned it compressed the boot and it doesn't spring back.

I assume the boot should be pulled all the way over the threads and secured near the adjustment nut but I'm not sure , maybe it needs to be kept kind of loose to be able to compress and what not?