Bent tie rod ends

[XiaoAZN]

Hi all,

I just bought some used spl tie rod ends and there's a slight bent around the ball.

Also does the bend matter (in what way); are they safe to install?

[az_240]

Pics would help.... I have spl ends and don't recall any bends in them.

[XiaoAZN]

Well they're used so that's probably why the rods are bent.

I'll post pics when I get home.

[sr20sean]

the bend can effect it...

[XiaoAZN]

Here are some photos of what I mean:
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2744/photo1oh.jpg
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9962/photo2sti.jpg

[essforteen]

You go screwwed!! There are no bends in SPL tie rod ends

http://splparts.com/store/avactis-images/SPL_TRE_S13_1.jpg

[Jonnie Fraz]

Sorry to hear about the junk ends. You could try to get a hold of Kuha and see if you can just buy the rod end from them.

[XiaoAZN]

Who is Kuha?

[S-Nation S13]

..damn you got ripped off, defective parts man.

[az_240]

Yeah... you got cheesed. Kuah is the main dude at spl... hit him up he'll probably sell some replacement ends for a good price.

[XiaoAZN]

Alright I guess I'll try and contact him thanks a lot everyone.