Help!! Oem or aftermarket inner tie rods
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EDIT: Here's what Sarge was talking about. (From J-Auto's site)
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NOTE: RX-7s made from 1993 to 4/1994 will have fine thread inner tie rods while those made after 4/1994 should have coarse thread inner tie rods. The difference in fine/coarse thread is at the steering rack end. Outer tie rod ends fit all 1993+ RX-7s. Please verify thread before ordering.
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I used OEM inner tie rods, and OEM replacement boots. I bought them from Atkins Rotary. Be mindful of the inner washers that get bent to prevent the inner tie rod from spinning if it gets loose, you will need to un-bend them before trying to remove the original inner tie rod. It's in the factory service manual, and you can find useful Youtube videos of people doing the same procedure on similar year Miatas. I had trouble finding those washers in stock so I reused the originals, but I think Atkins may have them in stock now.
I used aftermarket outer tie rods, from RockAuto. I replaced everything all at once, and it feels good and drives well. The steering felt good with the old parts, but the boots were torn and the original joints looked loose. I borrowed an outer tie rod puller and the inner tie rod removal tool from a local auto parts store, probably O'Reilly.
I used aftermarket outer tie rods, from RockAuto. I replaced everything all at once, and it feels good and drives well. The steering felt good with the old parts, but the boots were torn and the original joints looked loose. I borrowed an outer tie rod puller and the inner tie rod removal tool from a local auto parts store, probably O'Reilly.
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Just recently did mine with oem one's from Atkins rotary. They had everything I needed. Took my fd in to get 4 wheel alignment done. Discovered I have a messed up driver side rear camber bolt and nut along with bad rear toe link bushings. It's an old car, I should have know better. Just saving to re do all suspension and bushing parts on my fd.
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Be careful with Atkins. If you need stock OEM parts, I'd contact Ray Crowe at
Ray 703 785 5554
Ray was THE man to go to for rotary related parts. He worked at a Mazda dealership on the East Coast (Malloy Mazda). He retired from there but he still helps us RX-7 guys out with parts. Easy to deal with, an FD guru, and he actually picks up his phone when you call. I have no affiliation or anything like that, just a happy repeat customer.
Atkins, on the other hand..They used to be a great resource. Sadly, not so much anymore.
https://www.rx7club.com/bad-fugly-bu...rices-1143367/
Ray 703 785 5554
Ray was THE man to go to for rotary related parts. He worked at a Mazda dealership on the East Coast (Malloy Mazda). He retired from there but he still helps us RX-7 guys out with parts. Easy to deal with, an FD guru, and he actually picks up his phone when you call. I have no affiliation or anything like that, just a happy repeat customer.
Atkins, on the other hand..They used to be a great resource. Sadly, not so much anymore.
https://www.rx7club.com/bad-fugly-bu...rices-1143367/
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Be careful with Atkins. If you need stock OEM parts, I'd contact Ray Crowe at
Ray 703 785 5554
Ray was THE man to go to for rotary related parts. He worked at a Mazda dealership on the East Coast (Malloy Mazda). He retired from there but he still helps us RX-7 guys out with parts. Easy to deal with, an FD guru, and he actually picks up his phone when you call. I have no affiliation or anything like that, just a happy repeat customer.
Atkins, on the other hand..They used to be a great resource. Sadly, not so much anymore.
https://www.rx7club.com/bad-fugly-bu...rices-1143367/
Ray 703 785 5554
Ray was THE man to go to for rotary related parts. He worked at a Mazda dealership on the East Coast (Malloy Mazda). He retired from there but he still helps us RX-7 guys out with parts. Easy to deal with, an FD guru, and he actually picks up his phone when you call. I have no affiliation or anything like that, just a happy repeat customer.
Atkins, on the other hand..They used to be a great resource. Sadly, not so much anymore.
https://www.rx7club.com/bad-fugly-bu...rices-1143367/
Ouch! Thanks for this, guess I should have been careful. The parts are already on my car and looked exactly the same, as I did a comparison from old to new next to each other. Either get parts from your local mazda dealer or Ray Crowe is always the best.
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Be careful with Atkins. If you need stock OEM parts, I'd contact Ray Crowe at
Ray 703 785 5554
Ray was THE man to go to for rotary related parts. He worked at a Mazda dealership on the East Coast (Malloy Mazda). He retired from there but he still helps us RX-7 guys out with parts. Easy to deal with, an FD guru, and he actually picks up his phone when you call. I have no affiliation or anything like that, just a happy repeat customer.
Atkins, on the other hand..They used to be a great resource. Sadly, not so much anymore.
https://www.rx7club.com/bad-fugly-bu...rices-1143367/
Ray 703 785 5554
Ray was THE man to go to for rotary related parts. He worked at a Mazda dealership on the East Coast (Malloy Mazda). He retired from there but he still helps us RX-7 guys out with parts. Easy to deal with, an FD guru, and he actually picks up his phone when you call. I have no affiliation or anything like that, just a happy repeat customer.
Atkins, on the other hand..They used to be a great resource. Sadly, not so much anymore.
https://www.rx7club.com/bad-fugly-bu...rices-1143367/
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