More tie rod end talk

Chris505 · 01-12-2005, 03:10 PM

I see alot of people have changed there tie rod ends, WHY?
Just wearing out?? broken??

I bent a couple stock tie rods before i got my diamond g rods and was wondering if i did any damage to the ends???

I dont have any play in the wheels like a car would have with bad ends ,,
Is it obvious that when they are bad????? or really worn???
Just curious...

01-12-2005, 03:18 PM

I ran my V-Force at the 12 hour and we had the Diamond G rods and stock Kaw ends. We noticed we were getting a loose feeling in the steering and Mike Walker did an inspection and fount the inner tie-rod end was wearing funny on the steering stem thus giving it a loose feeling in the steering. Honda EX400 ends are a better design and so far have shown no signs of extra wear on the stem.

Bigun · 01-12-2005, 03:21 PM

Are the honda ends a direct drop on part or did you have to do some modification to get them to work?

vforceracer800 · 01-12-2005, 04:28 PM

Yeah and does any one have any they want to sell or where do you get it?

01-12-2005, 05:27 PM

They are drop in... they work perfect with Diamond G rods and I have heard the Rockymountain has the best price on them.

**Killer__Shee** · 01-12-2005, 05:31 PM

RMATV has the Tusk 400ex tie rod ends for $21.99 a pair--can't beat that price.

Tusk Rod Ends

01-12-2005, 05:32 PM

That is a really good price... I think I'm going to order me a second pair for that. Thanks Killer...

**sandring** · 01-12-2005, 05:47 PM

Im using the tusk brand, I have had no problem with them. They are better built then the stockers.

01-12-2005, 05:53 PM

Sandring, do you have a good picture of those mounted up on your V?

**sandring** · 01-12-2005, 07:25 PM

No I dont, And my camera's memory card took a crap. I need to go buy another card.

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01-12-2005, 05:31 PM	#6
Killer__Shee Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 1,533 (0)	RMATV has the Tusk 400ex tie rod ends for $21.99 a pair--can't beat that price. Tusk Rod Ends __________________ *Keep The Rubber Side Down !!!* 2008 Honda 700XX 2007 Honda Rancher 420ES

01-12-2005, 05:47 PM	#8
sandring Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan, Battle Creek Posts: 2,941 (0)	Im using the tusk brand, I have had no problem with them. They are better built then the stockers. __________________ 2005 Brute Force 750 4X4i GREEN Dynatek CDI 27" Super Grip Tires Black Vision 161 Bruiser Wheels Warn 2.5ci Winch & Cycle Country Plow 2005 Brute Force 750 4X4i RED 27" Super Grip Tires Black Vision 161 Bruiser Wheels Tow truck for the V-Forces in Michigan !!!

01-12-2005, 07:25 PM	#10
sandring Premium Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan, Battle Creek Posts: 2,941 (0)	No I dont, And my camera's memory card took a crap. I need to go buy another card. __________________ 2005 Brute Force 750 4X4i GREEN Dynatek CDI 27" Super Grip Tires Black Vision 161 Bruiser Wheels Warn 2.5ci Winch & Cycle Country Plow 2005 Brute Force 750 4X4i RED 27" Super Grip Tires Black Vision 161 Bruiser Wheels Tow truck for the V-Forces in Michigan !!!

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01-12-2005, 03:10 PM	#1
Chris505 Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 71 (0)	I see alot of people have changed there tie rod ends, WHY? Just wearing out?? broken?? I bent a couple stock tie rods before i got my diamond g rods and was wondering if i did any damage to the ends??? I dont have any play in the wheels like a car would have with bad ends ,, Is it obvious that when they are bad????? or really worn??? Just curious...

01-12-2005, 03:18 PM	#2
KTM265 Guest Posts: n/a ()	I ran my V-Force at the 12 hour and we had the Diamond G rods and stock Kaw ends. We noticed we were getting a loose feeling in the steering and Mike Walker did an inspection and fount the inner tie-rod end was wearing funny on the steering stem thus giving it a loose feeling in the steering. Honda EX400 ends are a better design and so far have shown no signs of extra wear on the stem.

01-12-2005, 03:21 PM	#3
Bigun Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,012 (0)	Are the honda ends a direct drop on part or did you have to do some modification to get them to work?

01-12-2005, 05:27 PM	#5
KTM265 Guest Posts: n/a ()	They are drop in... they work perfect with Diamond G rods and I have heard the Rockymountain has the best price on them.

01-12-2005, 05:32 PM	#7
KTM265 Guest Posts: n/a ()	That is a really good price... I think I'm going to order me a second pair for that. Thanks Killer...

01-12-2005, 05:53 PM	#9
KTM265 Guest Posts: n/a ()	Sandring, do you have a good picture of those mounted up on your V?

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