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speedstar01 · 05-19-2007, 01:41 PM

i recently purchased some tie rod outer from SPL parts and picked up some Z32 tie rod inners from a local autoparts store. (i think they are TSW brand)...anyway im took them to a shop to have them installed and then aligned as i just got my stance coilovers on the car as well(along with Battle Version RUCAS, Toe Arms, and Tension Rods) and ran into a problem. the guy said he couldnt properly align the car with the tie rod inner/outer combo

its the weekend so i couldnt call kuah at SPL so i will wait until monday, so in the meatime im perusing the forums

and on the SPL's website it says the S13 tie rod inners and outers have been temporarily discontinued, so im not sure whats going on. perhaps i need another tie rod inner? will any other brand inner work with my SPL outters? any advice would help fellas as i miss my 240!!!

Matt, thanks in advance i love this place

speedstar01 · 05-20-2007, 03:38 PM

any thoughts guys?

*im planning on calling the SPL man,Kuah Monday, he always as great advice

***FaLKoN240*** · 05-20-2007, 07:16 PM

He can't align it probably because you didn't thread the inner into the outer all the way. I had that problem on my car.

[email protected] · 05-20-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by speedstar01

anyway im took them to a shop to have them installed and then aligned as i just got my stance coilovers on the car as well(along with Battle Version RUCAS, Toe Arms, and Tension Rods) and ran into a problem. the guy said he couldnt properly align the car with the tie rod inner/outer combo

It is very important they read and follow these instructions:

http://www.splparts.com/doc/SPLTieRodEnd/

If they had already installed the parts, their mistake is probably trying to adjust toe by turning the buckle. They need to adjust toe the usual method, by turning the inner tie rod.

Make sure they follow the torque specs from the instructions, if the shanks are overtorqued it is much more likely for them to snap...

speedstar01 · 05-23-2007, 06:55 AM

thank you Kuah!!excellent adivce as always, hopefully i get my car back today and will let you know how it goes, thanks!!!

05-19-2007, 01:41 PM	#1
speedstar01 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY! Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SPL Tie Rod Help :) i recently purchased some tie rod outer from SPL parts and picked up some Z32 tie rod inners from a local autoparts store. (i think they are TSW brand)...anyway im took them to a shop to have them installed and then aligned as i just got my stance coilovers on the car as well(along with Battle Version RUCAS, Toe Arms, and Tension Rods) and ran into a problem. the guy said he couldnt properly align the car with the tie rod inner/outer combo its the weekend so i couldnt call kuah at SPL so i will wait until monday, so in the meatime im perusing the forums and on the SPL's website it says the S13 tie rod inners and outers have been temporarily discontinued, so im not sure whats going on. perhaps i need another tie rod inner? will any other brand inner work with my SPL outters? any advice would help fellas as i miss my 240!!! Matt, thanks in advance i love this place

05-20-2007, 07:16 PM	#3
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	He can't align it probably because you didn't thread the inner into the outer all the way. I had that problem on my car. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

05-20-2007, 03:38 PM	#2
speedstar01 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY! Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	any thoughts guys? *im planning on calling the SPL man,Kuah Monday, he always as great advice

05-23-2007, 06:55 AM	#5
speedstar01 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY! Posts: 389 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thank you Kuah!!excellent adivce as always, hopefully i get my car back today and will let you know how it goes, thanks!!!