Any one know a cheaper source for a passenger side steering knuckle?
07-19-2005, 09:21 PM
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Any one know a cheaper source for a passenger side steering knuckle?
The dealer quoted me around $700!
I recently got the outer tie rod ends replaced and now the alignment shop can't get the steering centered because the knuckle is slightly bent. Apart from this the car runs straight.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I recently got the outer tie rod ends replaced and now the alignment shop can't get the steering centered because the knuckle is slightly bent. Apart from this the car runs straight.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
07-20-2005, 05:13 PM
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What do you mean the knuckle? The whole tie rod end?
What alignment shop? Is it the dealer? or and indpendent? Did you give them the alignment specs or not?
07-21-2005, 12:02 AM
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PW, its what OvO said.. Its the spindle.
I recently changed the wheels with the 18" one's I bought on Ebay so I wanted to get it aligned, I took it to an independent in Torrance, CA. While at it I took a set of outer tie-rods aswell. I did not give him the specs..He changed the tie-rods and he convinced me that the spindle was bent so he could not center the steering wheel. The car never had an accident in my hands but it could have had a curb hit or something before I got about an year ago and the seller never disclosed! I adjusted the steering the crude way by taking it out and centering it. I should have changed the tie-rods myself and taken it for an alignment but having moved to CA recently I don't have a place to do it and my tools with me. Its a temp fix but its okay now.
BTW, these are the new ones I got from Ebay for $770 shipped they were literally brand new and came with tires, I always wanted the ET35 17" wheels like yours but I couldn't find any.
BTW, these are the new ones I got from Ebay for $770 shipped they were literally brand new and came with tires, I always wanted the ET35 17" wheels like yours but I couldn't find any.
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07-21-2005, 06:26 AM
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Doesn't sound right
Couldn't get the steering wheel straight? That's the first step of the procedure....I have posted specs of the alignment many times before.....did they give you an as-found and as-left print out?
You either need to go to the dealer who knows what they are doing or go to an independent that you can work with who knows the A8 alignment procedure.....it's in the Bently.
You need before/after print outs.
Your car looks awesome with those wheels!
You either need to go to the dealer who knows what they are doing or go to an independent that you can work with who knows the A8 alignment procedure.....it's in the Bently.
You need before/after print outs.
Your car looks awesome with those wheels!
07-21-2005, 02:16 PM
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Here's the X-Pipe, not very clear. Will take better pics when the car's due for an oil change.
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