steering and suspension Anybody Have Some Of The Threaded Tubes That The Tie Rod Ends Screw Into?

[WTA123]

Finally got around to pulling out my entire tie rod assembly. Only one side of the center link gave me problems, but it eventually dropped out.  While out of the car, I noted that the tube that the inner and outer tie rods screw into is quite beat up (on both sides unfortunately). The old tie rods, which seem to be original, are in essence fused into the tube.  The threads that are showing from the tie rods are completely rusted over.  

 

Even if I got the old tie rods to spin out of the tube, I would think they would be pretty much unusable from that point anyway. Would anybody have some useable spares laying around? I would need 2 of them; one for each side. I am of course willing to pay for the items and shipping.  I have found some aftermarket listings for the tubes, but they want close to $70 a piece. Any help would be greatly appreciated.  

 

Thank You

 

[gaius]

the tie rod come as an assembly. get new, from blunt, Bavauto, IE.... have seen for 73.00 for whole assembly.

[WTA123]

Yes, I have seen that as well.  The issue is I have both sets of inner and outer tie rod ends, along with a new center link.  Past the return time on them, so I will have to work with what I have.  

 

Thank you

[jgerock]

Deja -vu?   Was it you who asked this same question before?  Thought I replied that I may have some pieces.  They are now at mlytle's house in our metal recycle pile....

[Buckeye]

I have got a set that you can have. Please PM me with your postal address.