Greetings everyone,
I am about to begin the process of removing a leaky rack that is an SMI rack (plate code=5, octagon shape on bottom of where the lines connection to the rack), but noticed the tie rods are clearly marked TRW.
Should I remove these tie rods and replace them with SMI tie rods? What really is the difference between these?
Appreciate your help!
TRW tie rods on an SMI rack
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5rivers
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TRW tie rods on an SMI rack
5rivers
1998 V70 M56, silver/grey, has tranny issues, #?# owner, 330,xxx miles, a handy parts car
1998 V70 AT, nautical blue, 2nd owner, 260,000 miles, Sold
1998 V70 AT, T5, forest green, 3rd owner, 172,300 miles, Mimas 16" rims
1998 V70 M56, silver/grey, has tranny issues, #?# owner, 330,xxx miles, a handy parts car
1998 V70 AT, nautical blue, 2nd owner, 260,000 miles, Sold
1998 V70 AT, T5, forest green, 3rd owner, 172,300 miles, Mimas 16" rims
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abscate
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It’s confusing , isn’t it?
Rack
Inner tie rod
Outer tie rods
Both SmI and TRw make racks for P80s. You have buy correct inner tie rods for the rack in question. The outer tie rods are the same
Rack
Inner tie rod
Outer tie rods
Both SmI and TRw make racks for P80s. You have buy correct inner tie rods for the rack in question. The outer tie rods are the same
Empty Nester
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5rivers
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This is the rack on "Millie" - I am guessing the inner and outer tie rods are good?
Millie needs a newer/non-leaking rack!
Millie needs a newer/non-leaking rack!
5rivers
1998 V70 M56, silver/grey, has tranny issues, #?# owner, 330,xxx miles, a handy parts car
1998 V70 AT, nautical blue, 2nd owner, 260,000 miles, Sold
1998 V70 AT, T5, forest green, 3rd owner, 172,300 miles, Mimas 16" rims
1998 V70 M56, silver/grey, has tranny issues, #?# owner, 330,xxx miles, a handy parts car
1998 V70 AT, nautical blue, 2nd owner, 260,000 miles, Sold
1998 V70 AT, T5, forest green, 3rd owner, 172,300 miles, Mimas 16" rims
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If they say TRW they have been replaced. I would guess they have under 100k on them
Empty Nester
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A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
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