Kristofer go
6th January 2013, 05:27 AM
Hello mates!
I have to replace a "tie rod" on my 1991 Patrol. The ends are all worn and when I go over a bump in the road it makes a clanking noise. Also, I have been having a bit of wobbling/vibration going down the road. I want to be sure it is the tie rod that my mechanic referred to. It is an arm that runs horizontal to the chassis. It is directly in front of the car under the motor. My mechanic does not speak english but speaks spanish and so that is the source of the confusion. He said it is a dangerous situation because if it were to break, I would not be able to control the steering of the vehicle.
We checked with the agency and it costs about 425.00$ for the part new. I was wondering if I could pick up one used from another year Patrol. I know that Patrols from 1989-1994 are the same but I was wondering do the more recent Patrols use the same part? That way I may be able to pick up a used one at a junkyard for a better price.
Thanks for sharing your ideas and help!
Kristofer Go
I have to replace a "tie rod" on my 1991 Patrol. The ends are all worn and when I go over a bump in the road it makes a clanking noise. Also, I have been having a bit of wobbling/vibration going down the road. I want to be sure it is the tie rod that my mechanic referred to. It is an arm that runs horizontal to the chassis. It is directly in front of the car under the motor. My mechanic does not speak english but speaks spanish and so that is the source of the confusion. He said it is a dangerous situation because if it were to break, I would not be able to control the steering of the vehicle.
We checked with the agency and it costs about 425.00$ for the part new. I was wondering if I could pick up one used from another year Patrol. I know that Patrols from 1989-1994 are the same but I was wondering do the more recent Patrols use the same part? That way I may be able to pick up a used one at a junkyard for a better price.
Thanks for sharing your ideas and help!
Kristofer Go