Date:         Sat, 22 Dec 2001 20:09:56 -0500
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: '91 Westy (r) tie rod order
Comments: To: mtbiker62@ATTBI.COM
In-Reply-To:  <20011223002834.SLRM19716.rwcrmhc51.attbi.com@rwcrwbc55>
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> Just ordered the right outer tie rod end for my Westy
> from Ron. They don't list an inner rod in his catalog.
> Does anyone know if it is necessary to replace them both.
> I went to have my front end aligned today and they
> showed me irrefutable evidence of the need to replace
> the tie rod. Right wheel moves almost an inch at the
> tread point and I could see the rod end joint slop. They
> recommended replacing both inner and outer. Any comments?


The inner tie rod ends are only sold as part of the complete tie rod (which
includes both ends).  So what you really need to order, based on your
mechanic's recommendation, is a complete tie rod, rather than just an outer
end.  I'm assuming you ordered via the website (since we're closed today).
Would you like me to modify your order accordingly when I download it
Monday?

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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