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Tie rod end shaft bent

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by raffy, Dec 31, 2011.

  1. Dec 31, 2011 at 5:01 PM
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    raffy

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    Hi everyone,

    2008 Tacoma access cab 4 X 4 the
    tie rod end shaft at driver side was bent
    and the steering wheel is not centered.
    This happened due to an accident. I did
    by myself to straighten the shaft with a slight
    bent still (not perfect of course) Into this
    correction no wheel alignment yet.
    This proceedure of repair is it unsafe?
    Please advice, thank you.

    Raffy
     
  2. Dec 31, 2011 at 5:02 PM
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    fireturk41

    fireturk41 I like to break shit!

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    just buy a new tie rod, they arent that expensive
     
  3. Dec 31, 2011 at 5:05 PM
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    VanCity4x

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    NAPA should have them. Did one on my buddies car, was pretty easy. There is prob a youtube video that showes the exact instructions.
     
  4. Jan 1, 2012 at 6:32 PM
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    raffy

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    Thank you very much to all advice responces.
    Happy New Year,

    Thanks again, Raffy
     

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