Tie rods ends for Backdraft

Steve Gallegos · #1 (**permalink**) 06-28-2012, 04:14 PM

Does anyone know where I can buy a pair of tie rod ends for a backdraft, Backdraft is out. They are off a 1976 Mazda Pirnasens, an overseas model, or if someone knows the equal model here in the US

rpatton3 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-30-2012, 10:28 PM

Does the Hollander Interchange Manual have anything?

Surely, with the Internet, these can be found. The BDR seems like about three BMW versions as well as a inverted RHD Toyota power steering rack on p/s cars.

Does anybody really know what is where on these cars?

Cashburn · #3 (**permalink**) 07-01-2012, 02:28 AM

Are your tie rods straight or do they have a dip in them between the stud/boot and the threaded end?

See if Spicer #4011251 looks right or application for 1974 Mazda RX-3.

rpatton3 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-23-2012, 07:55 PM

http://www.jcwhitney.com/tie-rod-end...d1444y1976g2j1

This is a straight one for a 1976 Mazda.

This may be totally wrong. I hope not.

spookypt · #5 (**permalink**) 10-24-2012, 12:10 AM

I've got 2 brand new ones you could have but I'm a little far away!

I have a PS rack in my BDR number 440 and its out of a

PS Part Number TOYOTA COROLLA EE90 88-93 44250-12480 RHD HYDRAULIC

If that is of any help.

I found out (luckily) on adjusting tow in/out that my tie rod ends were only screwed with its current toe in spec by 4 threads. Safe would be 12. I went to do a steering alignment/toe in check and the rods wound off the ends!!!!!!! Disaster was waiting for me but I found it first!

I've since upgraded steerig arm thickness and also gone to adjustable tie rod ends to wind out any bump steer.

http://store.bimmerworld.com/gc-adju...rods-p979.aspx

Good luck with your search. Hope some of this helps.

Spookypt