Diy Tie-Rods (inner & Outer) (Meyle HD) from Harold@HPAutowerks

R3dnax · 02-27-2015, 09:34 AM

Nobody knows????

robc1976 · 02-27-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by R3dnax

There was a smal ring on my tie rod. I reckon this is not to be put on?? It was on the side connecting to the steering and not the hub.

that looks to be the keeper washer on the control arm nut.

R3dnax · 02-27-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

that looks to be the keeper washer on the control arm nut.

Im not sure what to do know:/ it went on fine with and with out that so now i am really confused. It sat on the inner tie rod when i unboxed it. I cant se that its mentioned anywhere.. So i guess i will leave them off and hope it does not fudge anything up.

robc1976 · 02-27-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by R3dnax

Im not sure what to do know:/ it went on fine with and with out that so now i am really confused. It sat on the inner tie rod when i unboxed it. I cant se that its mentioned anywhere.. So i guess i will leave them off and hope it does not fudge anything up.

bmw is made on nut, snap pic of your install

R3dnax · 02-27-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

bmw is made on nut, snap pic of your install

This is without ring on.

R3dnax · 02-27-2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

bmw is made on nut, snap pic of your install

And with ring on

robc1976 · 02-27-2015, 03:29 PM

That is odd, mine doesn't have that. None that I have seen have that.

R3dnax · 02-27-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

That is odd, mine doesn't have that. None that I have seen have that.

I got them from Ecs tuning and even in the pictures on the page you cant see this ring.. Same for my original they did not have any rings on them.. Just seem so odd to include them if they are not to be used.

robc1976 · 02-27-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by R3dnax

I got them from Ecs tuning and even in the pictures on the page you cant see this ring.. Same for my original they did not have any rings on them.. Just seem so odd to include them if they are not to be used.

I thought maybe they went on nut for outer tierod end.

AWDBooSTIn90 · 04-15-2015, 11:25 AM

So I saw RobC say that his Meyle HD inner and outer tie rods not last past 6 months?

I was just about to order the left and right set and then I saw that UPDATE he made to the original DIY.

Anyone else have had luck with Meyle HD inner/outer tie rods?

Should I just go with OEM to be safe? I wanted the Meyle HD because I was assuming they were more heavy duty then OEM. Therefore giving a tighter steering feel and lasting longer.

I don't want to have to replace them 6-8 months from now BC they're made like shit compared to OEM

BTW ... The OE supplier for the inner/outer tie rod set is Lemfoerder. Autohauaz.com has them for about $75 per set for one side. Same part for non-bmw prices

glachhman2 · 04-15-2015, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWDBooSTIn90

So I saw RobC say that his Meyle HD inner and outer tie rods not last past 6 months?

I was just about to order the left and right set and then I saw that UPDATE he made to the original DIY.

Anyone else have had luck with Meyle HD inner/outer tie rods?

Should I just go with OEM to be safe? I wanted the Meyle HD because I was assuming they were more heavy duty then OEM. Therefore giving a tighter steering feel and lasting longer.

I don't want to have to replace them 6-8 months from now BC they're made like shit compared to OEM

BTW ... The OE supplier for the inner/outer tie rod set is Lemfoerder. Autohauaz.com has them for about $75 per set for one side. Same part for non-bmw prices

Got a lemforder one coming to replace my seized driver side tie rod today.

AWDBooSTIn90 · 04-15-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by glachhman2

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWDBooSTIn90

So I saw RobC say that his Meyle HD inner and outer tie rods not last past 6 months?

I was just about to order the left and right set and then I saw that UPDATE he made to the original DIY.

Anyone else have had luck with Meyle HD inner/outer tie rods?

Should I just go with OEM to be safe? I wanted the Meyle HD because I was assuming they were more heavy duty then OEM. Therefore giving a tighter steering feel and lasting longer.

I don't want to have to replace them 6-8 months from now BC they're made like shit compared to OEM

BTW ... The OE supplier for the inner/outer tie rod set is Lemfoerder. Autohauaz.com has them for about $75 per set for one side. Same part for non-bmw prices

Got a lemforder one coming to replace my seized driver side tie rod today.

Your seized tie rod is the original oem tie rod from when the car was new or was it a meyle unit?

Where did you order?

AWDBooSTIn90 · 04-15-2015, 01:25 PM

EDIT:

I cant find the original diy or thread where RobC installed the meyle hd inner/outer tie rods ans then came back 6 months later to say the meyle units failed and are garbage!

Anyone know what thread im talking about? It was a diy/thread on how to install M3 upper and lower Front Control Arms...

RobC - please chime in!

Im installing my m3 arms and i want to replace my tie rods and i was going to order meyle parts until i saw what you wrote in your uodate. What actually happened and caused them to fail so quickly? Ive had good luck with meyle in the past, but never on a BMW.

Side note: Meyle is made in Germany

Anthony

glachhman2 · 04-15-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AWDBooSTIn90

Your seized tie rod is the original oem tie rod from when the car was new or was it a meyle unit?

Where did you order?

My OEM seized. I ordered lemforder after seeing rob say the meyle failed after 6 months.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370842170707...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Alucard136 · 04-15-2015, 03:56 PM

You need to tighten the tie rods and all other suspesion parts under load or they will be under constant stress and fail.

FCP does great stuff for great price with lifetime warranty

robc1976 · 04-15-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alucard136

You need to tighten the tie rods and all other suspesion parts under load or they will be under constant stress and fail.

FCP does great stuff for great price with lifetime warranty

yes you do and I did, this was not the reason for failure.

robc1976 · 04-15-2015, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AWDBooSTIn90

EDIT:

I cant find the original diy or thread where RobC installed the meyle hd inner/outer tie rods ans then came back 6 months later to say the meyle units failed and are garbage!

Anyone know what thread im talking about? It was a diy/thread on how to install M3 upper and lower Front Control Arms...

RobC - please chime in!

Im installing my m3 arms and i want to replace my tie rods and i was going to order meyle parts until i saw what you wrote in your uodate. What actually happened and caused them to fail so quickly? Ive had good luck with meyle in the past, but never on a BMW.

Side note: Meyle is made in Germany

Anthony

do NOT get them. They suck badly. I would get OEM with out question.

AWDBooSTIn90 · 04-23-2015, 01:45 PM

Im ordering the OEM brand tie rods. To go with my M3 controls arms i have to install.

Should i just get the inner and outer tie rods or does the inner tie rod joint usually last awhile?

mojobmw_e90 · 04-23-2015, 02:04 PM

I did my m3 front end with rockauto inner and outer tie rods and it's been 2 months with no issues. I went with moog and used them in the past on my other cars

moosebrew · 04-28-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alucard136

You need to tighten the tie rods and all other suspesion parts under load or they will be under constant stress and fail.

FCP does great stuff for great price with lifetime warranty

This does not seem correct.

Can anyone clarify how this could make a difference when both ends are rotating ball joints? I'm specifically, and only, referring to tie-rods - not any other suspension bushings.

robc1976 · 04-28-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by moosebrew

This does not seem correct.

Can anyone clarify how this could make a difference when both ends are rotating ball joints? I'm specifically, and only, referring to tie-rods - not any other suspension bushings.

correct, with tie rods not needed, Ask other should be at ride height (under load then tightened).

chriz1 · 01-19-2016, 07:27 AM

Just about to do this and want to know will I get a adjustable wrench to loosen the inner bolt or will i need a spanner of some shape lol

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AWDBooSTIn90 Nomore 149 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	So I saw RobC say that his Meyle HD inner and outer tie rods not last past 6 months? I was just about to order the left and right set and then I saw that UPDATE he made to the original DIY. Anyone else have had luck with Meyle HD inner/outer tie rods? Should I just go with OEM to be safe? I wanted the Meyle HD because I was assuming they were more heavy duty then OEM. Therefore giving a tighter steering feel and lasting longer. I don't want to have to replace them 6-8 months from now BC they're made like shit compared to OEM BTW ... The OE supplier for the inner/outer tie rod set is Lemfoerder. Autohauaz.com has them for about $75 per set for one side. Same part for non-bmw prices
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AWDBooSTIn90 Nomore 149 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	EDIT: I cant find the original diy or thread where RobC installed the meyle hd inner/outer tie rods ans then came back 6 months later to say the meyle units failed and are garbage! Anyone know what thread im talking about? It was a diy/thread on how to install M3 upper and lower Front Control Arms... RobC - please chime in! Im installing my m3 arms and i want to replace my tie rods and i was going to order meyle parts until i saw what you wrote in your uodate. What actually happened and caused them to fail so quickly? Ive had good luck with meyle in the past, but never on a BMW. Side note: Meyle is made in Germany Anthony
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AWDBooSTIn90 Nomore 149 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	Im ordering the OEM brand tie rods. To go with my M3 controls arms i have to install. Should i just get the inner and outer tie rods or does the inner tie rod joint usually last awhile?
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