Tie-Rod Ends

[TXRican]

I am about to embark on the replacement of the Rack and Pinion on my 2000 LX470 (beach and lake runner not a rock crawler). I am aware and agree that the best tie rod ends are 555 or OEM. Cruiser outfitters is delayed on the items given the current Corona virus situation. I need to get the truck mobile so what tie rod ends from local auto parts would make due until all of this Covid-19 situation passes? I’ll change them out later to the appropriate pieces once this is over.

 

[Brandon Ryder]

they're sold under different names sometimes. i suggest going to your favorite auto parts store and asking for the premium option. open the box and see if it's a 555.

 

[TXRican]

they're sold under different names sometimes. i suggest going to your favorite auto parts store and asking for the premium option. open the box and see if it's a 555.

will do thank you

 

[JunkCrzr89]

Napa sells the 555, typically under the Altrom brand: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ATM...Rod+-+Front+Steering&keywordInput=tie+rod+end
The Sankei 555 part numbers are SE3811L and SE3811R. Any brand/manufacturer with those numbers in the part number are 555s.

 

[planomateo]

^^ napa sells 555.

 

[TXRican]

Perfect info! Appreciate all the replies and link. Have sourced them at a Napa and will be picking them up.

 

[Kofoed]

Be sure the paint the 555 stuff, as it rusts like crazy

 

[TXRican]

Be sure the paint the 555 stuff, as it rusts like crazy

Will do

 

[nissanh]

Try partsouq.com. Enter the VIN and go to parts catalog. They ship to US and I get it in 3-4 days through FedEx (example: I ordered on a Saturday my time and received the package on Wednesday by noon at my door!) . OEM is the way to go. The 555 is NOT a good quality part though many heare use it.

 

[JunkCrzr89]

Try partsouq.com. Enter the VIN and go to parts catalog. They ship to US and I get it in 3-4 days through FedEx (example: I ordered on a Saturday my time and received the package on Wednesday by noon at my door!) . OEM is the way to go. The 555 is NOT a good quality part though many heare use it.

They’re closed through 4/20...He needs them now.

 

[nissanh]

They’re closed through 4/20...He needs them now.

Didn't notice that. I got my most recent shipment from them like early April! Working on my front CV's

 

[bamabrock]

Try partsouq.com. Enter the VIN and go to parts catalog. They ship to US and I get it in 3-4 days through FedEx (example: I ordered on a Saturday my time and received the package on Wednesday by noon at my door!) . OEM is the way to go. The 555 is NOT a good quality part though many heare use it.

What 100 series replacement part made by 555 failed you?

 

[cruiseroutfit]

The 555 is NOT a good quality part though many heare use it.

We've sold tens of thousands of 555 joints, Cruisers that have completed in King of the Hammers, the Baja 1000, trips around the globe and thousands and thousands of daily drivers. We've seen such a few number of failures it's amazing. OEM is never a bad choice when the budget allows, we stock those too.

 

[jerryb]

I'd let my car sit before I'd pay 80 for an end.
Thats crazy.

 

[JunkCrzr89]

I'd let my car sit before I'd pay 80 for an end.
Thats crazy.

Agree. New OEM is like $65!

 

[TXRican]

I'd let my car sit before I'd pay 80 for an end.
Thats crazy.

I did not pay$80 I got discounts.

 

[BamaCruzer]

Perfect info! Appreciate all the replies and link. Have sourced them at a Napa and will be picking them up.

Note that not all 555 labeled TREs are from Japan. Ensure that the part says “555 Japan.”