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Had a loose feeling in the front end and dropped the H2 off for inspection. I go to pick up my trusty steed only to find out that all that stuff is junk. Its a 2005 and I added some 20 inch wheels,I have very little "abuse time" on this truck with 33,000 miles.When I asked the service writer if this was common he gave me that look and said "well we have had a few".Anyone heard of this before,should I expect this every 33,000 miles? On a bright note I got my 06 mirrors with no hassel and the service was great !
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11-11-2005, 05:38 PM
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Had a loose feeling in the front end and dropped the H2 off for inspection. I go to pick up my trusty steed only to find out that all that stuff is junk. Its a 2005 and I added some 20 inch wheels,I have very little "abuse time" on this truck with 33,000 miles.When I asked the service writer if this was common he gave me that look and said "well we have had a few".Anyone heard of this before,should I expect this every 33,000 miles? On a bright note I got my 06 mirrors with no hassel and the service was great !
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11-11-2005, 05:39 PM
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I generally replace my tie rods every 15,000 miles or so.
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11-11-2005, 06:23 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I replace mine about every 10,000 miles or so. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Actually, I forgot to mention that I rotate mine every 7500 miles. And yes, I do rotate in my spare tie rod.
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11-11-2005, 06:26 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CO Hummer:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
I replace mine about every 10,000 miles or so. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Actually, I forgot to mention that I rotate mine every 7500 miles. And yes, I do rotate in my spare tie rod. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Do you rotate your tie rods left to right or right to left?
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11-11-2005, 07:47 PM
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I trye to bend by tie rods evenly and rotate them every other oil change.
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11-12-2005, 05:20 AM
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I don't like to carry spare rods. I just carry some bamboo and duct tape. 
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11-12-2005, 02:13 PM
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Ok , so I have taken some time to catch up on the board after being away for a bit.I am taking it that I have picked a bad time to ask such questions about tie rods and such and will ask again in about a month.If you could let me in on what started all this tie rod talk. Back to the fun now.
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11-12-2005, 04:37 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mossinc:
Ok , so I have taken some time to catch up on the board after being away for a bit.I am taking it that I have picked a bad time to ask such questions about tie rods and such and will ask again in about a month.If you could let me in on what started all this tie rod talk. Back to the fun now. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
LMAO!
Ok, seriuosly though.
Pitman arm, idler arm, and tie rod = JUNK!
Tie rods = junk
Here's your solution. E Mail Phil D for the HD Fabtech tie rod kit w/ steering stabilizer. that should fix you up! And no your rig doesn't have to be lifted to use it.
THAT IS ALL!
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11-12-2005, 05:25 PM
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Solve all of your tie rod, pitman & idler arm problems by PMing PhilD and getting the HD parts. I got a set of tie rods from Phil and they are unbelievably tough.
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11-12-2005, 10:31 PM
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I am visitng PhilD tomorrow at the 7 Canyons event. I placed an order a few weeks back for a set of HD Tie Rods.
I'm skipping the Pittmans for now because I just had them replaced under warranty.
I would like to say that in 50K miles and countless wheeling trips, I have YET TO BREAK A TIE ROD!! |
11-13-2005, 03:44 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Longhorn:
I would like to say that in 50K miles and countless wheeling trips, I have YET TO BREAK A TIE ROD!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You're doomed now. That crap's going to break this weekend! 
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11-13-2005, 04:08 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Longhorn:
I am visitng PhilD tomorrow at the 7 Canyons event. I placed an order a few weeks back for a set of HD Tie Rods.
I'm skipping the Pittmans for now because I just had them replaced under warranty.
I would like to say that in 50K miles and countless wheeling trips, I have YET TO BREAK A TIE ROD!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yeah... and? I had 60,000+ miles on my H2 AND just had brand new stock idler, pitman & tie rods put on before the Moab trip. But barely spin a tire and *DOINK* bent my passenger side tie rod. I don't think I even bounced when it happened. Scary, especially when I think of all of the stuff I've done with this rig.  |
11-13-2005, 04:10 PM
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I'll never have to worry about those little wussy TRs breaking ever again.
Thank you PhilD!!!!
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11-13-2005, 04:18 PM
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You need to fix that ring clamp on the boot.
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11-13-2005, 09:20 PM
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10-4 and thanks for the info on a fix.I was just a little suprised as I really do not abuse this thing very much.Fire roads and snow banks most of the time.We dont have much for trails in this part of the woods 
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