Need some guidance for tie rod end parts
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02-15-2013, 06:22 AM
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02-15-2013, 06:38 AM
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I have not had any issues with DAP so I dont understand what the fuss is about. Grant some of their parts are expensive but their still good people who love what they do. Im surprised they managed to stay open as long as they have considering the economy and the small LR community in this area. I actually had a conversation with them today about how they are doing business wise and they did say it was slowing down for awhile but that business has slowly been going back up with restoration work being their primary work. I go there because they are the only known independent Rover shop in the area (45 minutes away) and I trust their expertise over any other typical mechanic garage any day. I would not trust my Disco in the hands of a typical domestic car mechanic. They dont know the ins and outs of our rovers.
Ill make some calls tomorrow (Atlantic British, Rovers North DAP) and see where the best deal is on parts and try to figure out what parts I will need. If DAP has a good deal then I will buy there parts. But for now I just need to know exactly which parts I need. Do I need to replace the entire rod that connects to both ends of the vehicle? is there any hardware (nuts/bolts/clamps) I need to replace? etc
Ill make some calls tomorrow (Atlantic British, Rovers North DAP) and see where the best deal is on parts and try to figure out what parts I will need. If DAP has a good deal then I will buy there parts. But for now I just need to know exactly which parts I need. Do I need to replace the entire rod that connects to both ends of the vehicle? is there any hardware (nuts/bolts/clamps) I need to replace? etc
If your tie rod is shot you may want to inspect and replace the tie rod ends on the drag link also.
#13
02-15-2013, 08:36 AM
you could perhaps also get a quote on parts and then see if DAP would match the price since you'd be paying them for labor.
side note - i grew up in a town right next to springfield where DAP is located, i hope someone does wind up buying it and keeping it going. i always loved seeing the old rovers there when i was a kid...
side note - i grew up in a town right next to springfield where DAP is located, i hope someone does wind up buying it and keeping it going. i always loved seeing the old rovers there when i was a kid...
#14
02-15-2013, 08:48 AM
I've been dealing with Al since '80, never had any issues.
The slow down has a lot to do with one person who used to work there and was, unfortunately, on several forums. He's been gone a while.
It's for sale because Al is just ready to retire and do some traveling. He's in his 70's now I believe.
I really miss VT and if I had the cash reserves I'd be talking to him.
The slow down has a lot to do with one person who used to work there and was, unfortunately, on several forums. He's been gone a while.
It's for sale because Al is just ready to retire and do some traveling. He's in his 70's now I believe.
I really miss VT and if I had the cash reserves I'd be talking to him.
I just know that it wasn't worth what he was asking.
#15
02-15-2013, 08:49 AM
Any shade tree mechanic with a solid axle Ford pickup could change out the TRE's on the Rover. Pull the pin, unscrew the nut, pull it out of the knuckle, and twist it off. The only hitch is the rust that seizes them on. Lather the threads with antisieze to prevent that next time. Don't pay for an alignment following the new ends either. Just center the wheel, set the toe with a measure tape (a 16th of an inch wider between the front of the rims vs the rear of the rims), and go.
#16
02-15-2013, 09:56 AM
This is very true. With a solid axle setup and an old-school steering box, tie-rod work doesn't get much easier. You only need some wrenches and a seperator (which you can "rent" for free from any chain parts store) and that's it. If you could handle a u-joint replacement, then you can handle this.
#17
02-15-2013, 10:14 AM
Winching
#18
02-15-2013, 10:18 AM
Winching
#19
02-15-2013, 10:28 AM
TRACK ROD ASSEMBLY DISCOVERY II, RNH072, TIQ000010 - Land Rover Parts | Rovers North
In stock - Genuine
Needed as well - NYLOC NUT M12, RND879, ANR1000 - Land Rover Parts | Rovers North
Or Proline, which is not currently in stock but much cheaper - TRACK ROD ASSEMBLY DISCOVERY II, TIQ000010,RNH072, PLH072 - Land Rover Parts | Rovers North
In stock - Genuine
Needed as well - NYLOC NUT M12, RND879, ANR1000 - Land Rover Parts | Rovers North
Or Proline, which is not currently in stock but much cheaper - TRACK ROD ASSEMBLY DISCOVERY II, TIQ000010,RNH072, PLH072 - Land Rover Parts | Rovers North
#20
02-15-2013, 10:35 AM
Baja
As for the asking price, I never asked Al what it was, but there's a lot more than just parts inventory to consider. Though I've never been to the VT location, he moved there after I left VT. I went to the Wareham place a number of times though. That's where I bought my Air Portable.
He approached me in '82 about running a west coast branch for him, I guess I should have taken him up on it.