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HELP 1st gen tie rods?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Silveryota01, Mar 24, 2017.

  1. Mar 24, 2017 at 1:11 PM
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    Silveryota01

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    Just had a question on first GEN tie rods are they the same for the 2wd and 4wd I need a new set but advance auto says they can only get the 2wd tie rods just wondering if there's any difference. I used the search function above but could not find anything. If anyone has any experience changing them out please let me know advance auto is running a sale here locally and I can get 25% off why not save a little money.
     
  2. Mar 24, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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  3. Mar 24, 2017 at 1:22 PM
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    I appreciate it brother I'm gonna doublecheck and a few more places I called advance auto and the guy that answered the phone doesn't seem to know anything

     
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  4. Mar 24, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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    typical...Autozone or Napa usually can tell you if its the same part number...just have to specifically ask them "is that the same part #" :frusty:for 2x4 and 4x4
     
  5. Mar 24, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    Just called Napa they did confirm that the 2 wheel drive and four-wheel-drive are both different part numbers. Bummer I could've saved a couple bucks no big deal though
     
  6. Mar 24, 2017 at 1:44 PM
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    some I looked up used the same part# but if its different its different...
     
  7. Mar 24, 2017 at 8:00 PM
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    IMG_3660.jpg Advance has them. And yes they are different from 2wd.
     
  8. Mar 24, 2017 at 11:28 PM
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    Op. I have the outer tie rod ends listed above me from @Dalandser
    If they work for you, I would be happy to donate + shipping.
    The work i'm having done...they wont install my parts. Lmk.
     
  10. Mar 24, 2017 at 11:46 PM
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    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    Nm. I see they are diff part numbers.
     
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  11. Mar 24, 2017 at 11:51 PM
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    I'm fairly certain a Prerunner 4x2 uses the same tie rods as the 4x4. Whereas the 5 lug 4x2 is a different style. So simply saying 4x2 vs 4x4 is not enough info.
     
  12. Mar 25, 2017 at 2:02 AM
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    Thanks guys I'm gonna take the moog part numbers in today and see what the deal is im starting to think the advance auto guy didn't even look them up
     
  13. Mar 25, 2017 at 10:03 AM
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    they are different! the 2wd prerunner uses the same ones as the 4x4 but the plain jane 2wd base uses its own separate style. Toyota parts guy here!:bowdown:
     
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    Yup, what he said, six luggers use the same tie rods, 2wd or 4wd, 5 luggers use a different outer tie rod...
     
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    Did you guys ever get any kind of answer as to wtf the threads are on the gen 1 Tacoma S shape outer tire rods? I had to do a rack warranty swap tonight but couldn’t get off the rod extenders and surrendered them in the swap thinking I could easily find more. I’ve been scouring for three hours and cannot find any on the internet nor what the hell the thread size even is ? I need to find a new pair of these to extend the rods but can’t find anything. It’s going on a mid travel total chaos kit

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  16. Oct 31, 2022 at 11:55 PM
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    This is the type of product I need to find but not finding anyone selling a pair advertised as fitting a gen 1 Tacoma. If I knew the thread size for outter tire rod perhaps I could find a pair meant for another vehicle but compatible for mine. This is the size chart so i need to find the THREAD SIZE FOR GEN 1 TACOMA. I see other guys having the same need as me and no one posts any resolutions -_-

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    Get a thread size gauge or checker set, and head to a parts store to check against an off-the-shelf tie rod. It's not an easy answer, but it provides a path to a solution.
     
  18. Nov 1, 2022 at 9:29 AM
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    i went to ace hardware this morning the outter tire rod thread is a M20x1.50
     
  19. Nov 1, 2022 at 9:31 AM
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    I took the tire rod to ace hardware and it fits a M20x1.50 nut!! Can I say the bolt is the same dimensions? I asked total chaos and they told me they cold make me some if I got the dimensions
     

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