2008 tie rod length

[Ski Whiz]

We’re the 08 tie rods longer than all the other years?
I acquired an 08 that had the front end damaged. I’m thinking it was patched together with a bunch of used stuff from whatever years they could find. In order to get things aligned, my tie rods are only grabbing 2-3 threads on each end. Not sure I’m comfortable with that!‍

 

[maim]

they might have used mtx parts mixed in with rtx/xtx parts as the mtx is narrower than the others and would have correspondingly shorter tie rod's.

 

[Ski Whiz]

So, I wondered that…
I have an 09 and 2013 as well as a 2012 xtx and they all have the same length tie rods as this 08 I bought. But it seems the updated spindles and slightly narrower A arm set up of the newer models matches up better with the rod length.
By part # the 08’s are 8GL-23831-00, vs all other years and models being 8HK-23831-00.
I’m not familiar enough with the part codes, but my understanding was that the first 3 digit code referred more to a production run rather than an actual difference in the part??

 

[hibshman25]

08 tierods are longer than 09+

Sounds like you have 09+ rods on 08 spindles

 

[hibshman25]

I have used 08 rods in stock

 

[pedros83]

Will a tie rod from 2008 phazer fit a 2008 nytro RTX?

 

[pedros83]

I have used 08 rods in stock

Will a tie rod from a 2008 phazer fit an 08 nytro?

 

[maim]

this is an old thread. you might have better results with starting a new thread.