TRE (Tie rod ends) Woes

shiftless89 · 11-17-2005, 10:59 AM

ok my truck:
89 4runner bj spacers/ mild t bar lift.
currently running 31x10.5 mall tires (33's are in the garage)
I noticed my outer TRE boots were torn the other day (assumed original Toyota), so I popped new tie rod ends in. (cheap of course) 1 week later I noticed one of the new boots was torn.

It was the passenger side outer TRE

a) should I suck it up and put another new TRE on there
----OE or aftermarket
b) can you get extra flexable boots to replace the torn offender?
c) has this happened to you with a similiar set up?
d) could it be an alignment issue?

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seaflea · 11-17-2005, 11:51 AM

I am running a similar setup right now. Is the Idler arm bent? It could be putting youre TREs in an awkward angle and ripping them. I have not had the problem before, so I really dont know.

NathanBERG · 11-17-2005, 12:02 PM

Not sure whats going on? But I must say your truck ROCKS!

shiftless89 · 11-17-2005, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seaflea

I am running a similar setup right now. Is the Idler arm bent? It could be putting youre TREs in an awkward angle and ripping them. I have not had the problem before, so I really dont know.

it shouldn't be, it fairly new,nad braced. I still have the old one and it wasn't bent either, needed new bushings (in toolbox) so I may stick it back on and check the angle..

shiftless89 · 11-17-2005, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NathanBERG

Not sure whats going on? But I must say your truck ROCKS!

thanks!!

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seaflea Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 1,602	I am running a similar setup right now. Is the Idler arm bent? It could be putting youre TREs in an awkward angle and ripping them. I have not had the problem before, so I really dont know. __________________ Will WabFab Off-Road, LLC Toyota 4x4 Parts and Custom Fabrication updated website with lots of new products 87 runner with every bolt on available

11-17-2005, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
NathanBERG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 359	Not sure whats going on? But I must say your truck ROCKS! __________________ 1990 4Runner 4x4 3.0 Auto. Sitting on 31X10.50 Baja Claws, Aisin manual hubs, OME shocks & coils. Optima Redtop, 40 Series Flowmaster and High flow Cat

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