Tein or Megan - Tie Rods

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socal_S13Demon
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There both in my Price range but not sure which would be the best route.

some help and info would be greatly appreciated thanks.

If you know of something else in the 150 price range let me know.


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dickie
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moved to suspension

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luftrofl
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Get Tein.

I've heard WAY too many horror stories about Megan and I'd rather not hear one from you ;D

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luftrofl wrote:Get Tein.

I've heard WAY too many horror stories about Megan and I'd rather not hear one from you ;D
werd even the kazamas too, pillow ball end tie rods suck, my megans were toast after 9 months the blue parts threads were eaten up

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ha... I dont think theres a person that own(ed) megan tie rods or rod ends that hasn't effed up on them already. get tein, or SPL

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SPL > all. Save up more and get something that will last. No point in buying twice.

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socal_S13Demon
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I talked to one of hte guys that owns a shop locally...he mention that the tiens weren't all that great.

so I just went and bought some aftermarket tie ends(stock). and new boots.

thanks for responds.

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nieko
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kazama and SPL? Spl > or Kazama > ??? shouldnt ask that but i mean like which has had less problems or more problems? etc...

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nieko wrote:kazama and SPL? Spl > or Kazama > ??? shouldnt ask that but i mean like which has had less problems or more problems? etc...
both are good tie rod ends and both can be used with factory rods (as opposed to Tein, the ends can only accomodate tien rods) I haven't heard any complaints from either companies.

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adrians_s13 wrote: (as opposed to Tein, the ends can only accomodate tien rods)
orly?

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RB20DETodd wrote:
orly?
sometimez

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Tein is good for OEM replacement with a plus of the spacer increasing max steering angle.

Megan, uh... yeah about that......................

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i recommend not getting anymore Megan adjustable suspension parts, they be starting to rust fast. Even with the bushings cover over the ball joint(toe arm) couldn't prevent rust which resulted in producing excessive sqeeking problem. For this reason, you should get them Tein

I HATE MEGAN
Modified by zenkii at 8:57 AM 11/13/2007

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Just a further note to add, for the mildly modified car a simple OEM replacement is usually fine for Tie rods-inner and outer. Try sources like Rock Auto for a whole array of good quality tie rods, I recently picked up a set that, yes have the same dimensions as OEM but are in fact much thicker and stronger, for cheaper then any of the aftermarket ones, just something to keep in mind.

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My megan tierod end came loose and almost killed me! I trimmed my megan inner tierod 1/4 inch and fits tein outer tierod ends great! Now I use 2 nuts to lock it tight!

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i had to tr
supreamS14 wrote:My megan tierod end came loose and almost killed me! I trimmed my megan inner tierod 1/4 inch and fits tein outer tierod ends great! Now I use 2 nuts to lock it tight!
im my inners to to get the wheels straight

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s13slideways
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i think i'm gonna get SPL or teins forsure now!

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if its your dd and sees the track once or twice a month just get the teins. i have them on my s13. they work fine. tein is just a little more beefer rod with a 24% more steering angle if you use the spacer. the tein rod end is basically a stock replacment.if you abuse the hell out of yer track whore, get spl's which i plan to get next

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PEAK performance inners with spl ends


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