2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Best Tie Rod and Rancho 9000 prices?

[Rhondasway]

Well, got to the root of my front end shaking issues: bad tie rod on passenger side! It explains everything it's been doing like sometimes shaking/ pulling to right on braking and HORRIBLE pull to right and violent shaking when braking with a load.

Does anyone know the best (read cheapest without compromising quality) source for it?



Also: MY BILSTEINS HAVE FAILED ME. I have always run Rancho 9000's, but went to the Bilsteins when this shake started two years ago (mild then). I had the truck parked a lot last year and no racing, but now you can flop the front end up and down like it's on water. In my opinion shocks should do better than that... I'll be going back to Ranchos.

 

[wcjp]

I've bought Rancho 9k's from Samsoffroad before. I've also sent friends that have been happy with service/price.



Also, Sam won the FourWheeler TopTruck Challenge a few years ago.





Sam's 4x4 Store

 

[Rhondasway]

Thanks, I'll check out Sam's.

I've got the Tie Rod coming, installing this morning.

 

[icman95]

I got my ranchos from 4wheelparts.com.



At the time they were offering a deal of buy 3 get one free. I think the whole deal was $285. Not too bad and love them.

 

[Rhondasway]

Well, I found a local shop to get the tie rod in, then fellow TDR member Landshark contacted me about 2 extra Rancho RS9000's he had. He sold them to me at a price I could not refuse - thanks Jim!!!!!! This is why I will always be a TDR member...

We adjusted the toe a bit yesterday, and things are looking up for the Princess. Thanks everyone, this thread is done! Oo.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Glad things are working out Rhonda! I'm with you, Bilsteins are way overrated!