best place to buy rear Tie Rods..Stealer wants £180 :(

[s2dude]

ok guys....

I'm in the process of refurbing/powder coating my rear subframe (and most of the rest of the bl**dy car!!) and apart form a list of other parts and bushes I need a new pair of rear Tie Rods ideally....(the other ones are serviceable but a bit seized so I may be able to revive them??

Anyway..I searched the forum and found a price of £15.89 per tie rod or similiar!!!??

I spoke to the dealer today and they are actually £179 for the pair

No way Im paying that (I hope!) so can anyone tell me if there is any alternatives?? I tried ECP and GSF adn they said no go?? though I'm not sure the bloke knew what car I was on about

Also, anyone have a good supplier for a pair of rear ball joints?

THANKS

[s2dude]

???bump

[Corey]

(rolls eyes) try Pete @ quattroCorner 01214760034. HTH's?

[s2dude]

(rolls eyes) try Pete @ quattroCorner 01214760034. HTH's?

Thanks Mate
Will give him a try.....

Anyone else??

[Mikes2]

I paid £110 for a pair from:

http://www.speed-autoteile.com

[T2Andy]

I paid 18 quid each for the fronts cant see why the rears are so much more

[s2dude]

I paid 18 quid each for the fronts cant see why the rears are so much more

@ MikeS2...thanks for that info mate

Andy........I know mate......a right rip off !!!! they are way more pricey than other cars tie rods......best price I have had is £60 EACH inc vat + delivery from Pete at Quattro Corner.....so £120 + del
Vag Parts is £55 EACH plus VAT + Delivery

Main Stealer is £90 each + VAT (I think theyre quoted without VAT)
May just refurb mine!!!

[BRY]

Are these like the front drop links but longer?

[Jamo]

I paid 18 quid each for the fronts cant see why the rears are so much more

Since when did the front of the S2 get tie rods?

I think your thinking of drop links Andy, these are tie rods

[s2dude]

Since when did the front of the S2 get tie rods?

I think your thinking of drop links Andy, these are tie rods

Well pointed out Jamo!!!

Awwww..........that tie rod in the top picture is pushing me towards buying a new pair
Cant beat the "newness" !! oh..and adjustability!!! PLus Ive got a 4WA coming up....

[T2Andy]

ok smarty pants just trying to help ,

[s2dude]

ok smarty pants just trying to help ,

Thanks mate

[Jamo]

ok smarty pants just trying to help ,

Sorry Andy i was in a bad mood yesterday, think i've been a little sarcastic this week posting!