orangecurry

I've been following this since the start - but will you ship a pair out to the UK please?

Tarett Engineering

Yes, international shipping is not a problem.

NYC993

Given that the ball joint is what wears out, how much thought/effort went into it? How does it compre to the reg inner tie rods?

orangecurry

Thanks.

Vandit

What's the price point? These are the joints that reside inside of the steering rack bellows, correct? I'm likely interested.

Paddy

Yep, still good for two sets. Thanks again Matt and Ira.

jdistefa

The ball joint in the EVO style inner tie rods isn't subjected to weight bearing forces and hence won't wear like typical suspension components. It is a completely different design than the regular inner tie rods. Do some reading, there are many threads posted on the subject. Let me know if you still are interested in a set.

As Ira had stated, $145 per will be regular retail, but for the one time group buy the price will be $125 per. And yes, they are the inner tie rods that are inside the steering rack boot covers.

Nlu

Confirmed.

Thank you guys for putting this together!

jdistefa

I have added people per request to the master list on page 8. I will keep it updated.

jdistefa

There are a few options for outer tie rods:

-stock 993 outer tie rods for standard uprights
-RS 993 outer tie rods designed for RS/RSR/Gt2 uprights (Ira will have a package for this setup)
-ERP outer tie rods with bump steer adjustment
-ERP outer tie rods, with bump, long version for RSR/Gt2

NYC993

I realize it's not weight bearing, but that ball joint does wear out, hence my question. Since it's not visible how the ball joint is made and how it compares to OEM it would be interestig to know how it's made.

OverBoosted28

Just to confirm: $125.00 usd each for just the inner (EVO type) tie-rod assembly? $250 for a pair of inners (only), for the RL group buy?

Thanks again for initiating and the follow up for this project. Way to think beyond your own circle. This is one of the facets, that make RL way beyond, just a forum.


I was typing when ^^^^^ (NYC993) this was posted. If this is a joint effort with ERP/Tarret, I am sure it will be to factory (or beyond) standards.

Nlu

I second this thought. There is a plastic cup that the ball joint rides on. Wear and/or deformation to the plastic (i.e. High steering load) would cause looseness in the linkage.

Also, the socket (portion that threads into the rack) is formed over the ball, and is subject to all of the tierod loads. If this retention is not strong enough, severe conditions (such as clipping a curb) could potentially pull the ball out of the socket, resulting in loss of steering.

I'm interested to know how the new parts compare to OE for socket retention strength.

Michel M.

Confirming interest!

jdistefa

Yes, $125 USD each, so yes, $250 for a pair of inners only.

This is actually less expensive than the factory parts when they were last available.