Rack End or Inner Tie Rod End

[easyc]

I am seeking some advice. I am in need of a pair of Rack Ends or Inner Tie Rod Ends part # 45503-39265. Genuine Toyota Ends sell for approximately $140.00 each. There are some considerably cheaper aftermarket Ends available. I am wondering if anyone has used these cheaper options with good results and if so which brand and where did you purchase from.

Example, Moog Ends part # EV80379 sells for approximately $50.00 for the pair.

 

[07V8]

OEM or nothing.

 

[easyc]

Has anyone tried Detroit Axle? They give 10 year warranty and claim they are a leader supplier to OE distributors.

 

[Troymclure]

I have the moog inner tie rods, and they seem to be holding up fine, even turning 35's on long travel. Dont know much about the outers, since I have heim steering after the inner end.

 

[easyc]

I am going to give Detroit Axle a try. Part # EV80379. $33.45 for the pair vs. $140.00 each for Genuine Toyota. I figure it is worth a try especially due to the 10 year guarantee that they offer which is about the same time my originals has lasted as I have a 05 model and the almost $250.00 savings. Hopefully the difference is just the Genuine Toyota box.

This is what they state:

Warranty 10 Year
High quality bearing design provides smooth steering and maintains endplay
Reliable replacement option to restore original equipment steering
Undergo impact, wear, and fatigue testing to help ensure quality and durability
Detroit Axle is a Leading Supplier of Suspension & Steering Control Products for OE vehicle manufacturers worldwide, with expertise that translates to Detroit Axle’s OE-quality

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