Relay rod replacement - used OE or aftermarket?
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Relay rod replacement - used OE or aftermarket?
'89 4Runner. My relay rod is bent. Not dramatically but enough that I can see it, and w/ the abuse this thing gets it must be replaced.
Is there an upgrade/stronger aftermarket one for the IFS steering?
If not, what is the conventional wisdom on the standard (beck/arnley etc) replacements? Other option is a used OE one. I actually have an old one in the garage, but I don't know what year its off of... e.g. could be one of the recalled ones...
Is there an upgrade/stronger aftermarket one for the IFS steering?
If not, what is the conventional wisdom on the standard (beck/arnley etc) replacements? Other option is a used OE one. I actually have an old one in the garage, but I don't know what year its off of... e.g. could be one of the recalled ones...
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'89 4Runner. My relay rod is bent. Not dramatically but enough that I can see it, and w/ the abuse this thing gets it must be replaced.
Is there an upgrade/stronger aftermarket one for the IFS steering?
If not, what is the conventional wisdom on the standard (beck/arnley etc) replacements? Other option is a used OE one. I actually have an old one in the garage, but I don't know what year its off of... e.g. could be one of the recalled ones...
Is there an upgrade/stronger aftermarket one for the IFS steering?
If not, what is the conventional wisdom on the standard (beck/arnley etc) replacements? Other option is a used OE one. I actually have an old one in the garage, but I don't know what year its off of... e.g. could be one of the recalled ones...
If so, then you're on your own. You'll have to fork over the money for a new one. I, for one, wouldn't trust an old used one. You just never know.....
I've never heard of a stronger aftermarket one. Guys?
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My '89 4Runner isn't covered by the recall.
Yes, I'm "on my own". I bent it, it's up to me to replace it....
Yeah, I don't trust an old used one, I just keep it as an emergency spare.
There are several beefy ones that go along w/ hi-steer etc for SA or SASed trucks, but i need a replacement for stock IFS.
Yes, I'm "on my own". I bent it, it's up to me to replace it....
Yeah, I don't trust an old used one, I just keep it as an emergency spare.
There are several beefy ones that go along w/ hi-steer etc for SA or SASed trucks, but i need a replacement for stock IFS.
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OK I'm thinking seriously about beefing an old OE one by sleeving it w/ .250 DOM, w/ ID that matches the OD of the main shaft of the relay rod.
I figure I'll have to cut it in the middle, slip teh halves into the tube so the yre-join up in teh middle, then weld around the ends so it's all held together again. Perhaps also dril la few holes in the sleeve DOM to use for plug-welds ensuring it's all 1 solid piece.
Thoughts on this?
Seen some discussion in the past on home-made upgrades (AxleIke...). Also - whats the consensus, is this rod cast or forged? I have no experience welding w/ cast...
I figure I'll have to cut it in the middle, slip teh halves into the tube so the yre-join up in teh middle, then weld around the ends so it's all held together again. Perhaps also dril la few holes in the sleeve DOM to use for plug-welds ensuring it's all 1 solid piece.
Thoughts on this?
Seen some discussion in the past on home-made upgrades (AxleIke...). Also - whats the consensus, is this rod cast or forged? I have no experience welding w/ cast...
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Yes... and it is rediculously expensive for what you are actually getting (just a relay rod for $500). If I had that kind of coin to drop, I'd be paying for fabrication of a whole new setup...
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