Hey, I've got a 56 Beetle basically stock and original.
The outer tyrods are shot.
The short drivers side steering arm has an inner and outer tyrod but the outer is not removable.
I can't seem to find one to buy anywhere online. Can anyone help me out with what I can do?
Stu
vw54 ·
If you have an original 56 front end then the tie rod end ball joints are removable
Sounds like its a mid 60s front end DO you want original tie rod with removable ball joints ??
If your in Sydney call VVDS 9789-1777 they can help you out
where are you located
psimitar ·
Original 56 short rod had both rod ends crimped in place. Easiest thing to do is buy a length of thick wall steel tub and have it tapped both ends for replacement rod ends. Only issue is finding engineer shop with a M14 LHD tap.
Other option is use an early 60's rod as pretty sure the same length but even if not shortening the RHD thread and re-tapping is pretty straightforward 🙂
icebergstu ·
Its crimped on both ends...
Thanks for the help fellaz. Will ask my fitter and turner mate. Cheers!