egzlilgituarboy9 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) I installed my TTT front control arms and stock tie-rods just aren't cutting it. Looking to see if anyone made there own and have a parts list so I can fabricate some of my own, or if anyone knows a good website I can source some stuff from. Edited February 29, 2012 by egzlilgituarboy9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrell Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 There not done yet. I have to tapper the small end, 6061 T6, 14MM x 1.5 for rack end 1/2" 20 for rod eye end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarJway Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 TTT has Tie-rod ends for our cars. Call and speak with Gabe; you will need to have right hand thread inner tie rods for them to work. I replaced my inner tie-rods anyway, and just purchased two passengers side tie-rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mileski Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Look at my post #8 in this thread. http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/93632-custom-tie-rods-that-fit-standard-suspension/page__p__882774__hl__%2Bcustom+%2Btie+%2Brods__fromsearch__1#entry882774 Mike Mileski Tucson, AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_B Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Anyone selling custom tie-rods? I'm actually looking for longer tie-rods. Brought my car for alignment, but the person said im still toeing in eventhough the tie-rods are at its max length. My car has the AZC track package w/ the custom steering knuckles. I believe its the steering knuckles are causing me to have problems since they are shorter in length. I've been in contact with Dave from AZC, but it has been a slow process. So if anyone has some custom tie rods or ideas, that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mileski Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I don't think the shorter steering knuckle is the problem because the relocated tapered hole is only a short distance closer to the pivot point, and it's along a radius. You may want to do an extensive search for a thread extendor adaptor, or shock absorber shaft extender, with the correct thread, which is, I believe, 14mm-1.5, like the one in the picture. I tried for a while but couldn't find any. Mike Mileski Tucson, AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMission Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) Edited. Edited April 11, 2012 by TheMission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I am afraid I can't find the pictures, but I built some out of hex bar and some rod ends. I needed a drill and a damn expensive left hand tap to screw into the stock steering rack. I'll see if I can find the post about it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelix112 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Found the pictures: http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php?/gallery/album/1220/703-280z-bump-steer-tie-rod-ends/ And the write up is here: http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/84480-diy-bump-steer-adjustable-tie-rod-ends/ Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_B Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Thanks for your replies. Helix I may have to look into those tie rod ends. Quick update: Dave from AZC got back to me and sent me a new set of steering knuckles. He states that these knuckles have a different angle to them so it may solve the problem. So im going to get it installed and see if that fixes the alignment issues. But before that, I want to change out the tie rod ends. Dave told me certain manufactures who make the s30 tie rods ends seem to be longer. Any idea which one? Or which tie rod manufacture you guys prefer? I might as well put new tie rods now with the steering knuckles. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashintar Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 These look pretty spiffy. http://www.zccjdm.com/catalog.php/azcarbum/dt93255/pd1827536/Z.C.C.___IMSA__RACE_ADJ._OUTER_TIE_RODS_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egzlilgituarboy9 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 That price seems a bit crazy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I know some guys here will cringe but what I have done for about the past 15 years is to straighten the stock tie rods in my press to get rid of the bend. It gives a little more length. I have only used nissan tie rods and they have survived many track days and MANY offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Tie rods form courtsey nissan will be about 150-160 a set to you door. When the z car customs parts are compared to the nissan parts, it aint that bad. When compared to the $25 rock auto price, they do look expensive but so do the nissan parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egzlilgituarboy9 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) When you did that did you heat them up? I know some guys here will cringe but what I have done for about the past 15 years is to straighten the stock tie rods in my press to get rid of the bend. It gives a little more length. I have only used nissan tie rods and they have survived many track days and MANY offs. Edited May 1, 2012 by egzlilgituarboy9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 No just went slow in the press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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