If you are running slicks I'd replace the rod ends. you may want to play it safe and get the upgraded ones. Your first sign of a rod end failure may be your suspension collapsing while you are driving so I'd play it safe and replace them all. Here is the info on the basic set and the upgraded set:
http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,6594.0.html
www.hrpworld.com
Replacement Teflon rod end
Part number Count Description
AU-AM-6T 6 .375 x 3/8-24 RH, PTFE
AU-AB-6T 6 .375 x 3/8-24, LH, Teflon Lined
AU-AB-10T 6 .625 x 5/8-18, LH, PTFE
AU-JN625LH 6 5/8-LH Jam Nut
AU-JN375LH 6 3/8-24 LH Jam Nut
AU-JN375RH 6 3/8-24 RH Jam Nut
Race series Rod end (much more expensive higher end parts) - going to be like $800 for the set though
AU-PRM-6T 6
AU-PRB-6T 6
AU-PRB-10T 6
AU-JN625LH 6 5/8-LH Jam Nut
AU-JN375LH 6 3/8-24 LH Jam Nut
AU-JN375RH 6 3/8-24 RH Jam Nut
Discount code:AA-AURORA2008 add at checkout.
- I wouldn't replace the tie rod unless it is bent. The metal is a good 1/4" thick in those.
- I hope you have done your oil changes ;)
- Clean your air filter
If you are running slicks I'd replace the rod ends. you may want to play it safe and get the upgraded ones. Your first sign of a rod end failure may be your suspension collapsing while you are driving so I'd play it safe and replace them all. Here is the info on the basic set and the upgraded set:
http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,6594.0.html
www.hrpworld.com
Replacement Teflon rod end
Part number Count Description
AU-AM-6T 6 .375 x 3/8-24 RH, PTFE
AU-AB-6T 6 .375 x 3/8-24, LH, Teflon Lined
AU-AB-10T 6 .625 x 5/8-18, LH, PTFE
AU-JN625LH 6 5/8-LH Jam Nut
AU-JN375LH 6 3/8-24 LH Jam Nut
AU-JN375RH 6 3/8-24 RH Jam Nut
Race series Rod end (much more expensive higher end parts) - going to be like $800 for the set though
AU-PRM-6T 6
AU-PRB-6T 6
AU-PRB-10T 6
AU-JN625LH 6 5/8-LH Jam Nut
AU-JN375LH 6 3/8-24 LH Jam Nut
AU-JN375RH 6 3/8-24 RH Jam Nut
Discount code:AA-AURORA2008 add at checkout.
- I wouldn't replace the tie rod unless it is bent. The metal is a good 1/4" thick in those.
- I hope you have done your oil changes ;)
- Clean your air filter