[Vwdiesel] Tie rods/wheel bearings on a Mk2 Jetta

[Erik Lane]

You might want to give Halsey Import in Portland a call. Last time I
got tie rods from them they were only something like $25. That was 2-3
years ago, though. But it's possible they could save you some money.

(503) 256-0182

Erik

On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 10:48 PM, Marco <nwmarco at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Yes, the entire hub/knuckle assembly is $110 each
> http://www.partsplaceinc.com/products/product-detail.aspx?s=339&sku=11566
> Tie rods are $40.
> http://www.partsplaceinc.com/products/product-detail.aspx?s=347&sku=2067
> Of course I'll need the 30mm axle nut socket and the 12pt 8mm CV bolt tool
> too...
> $300 for parts, $16 or so for the tools, plus shipping and core charge for
> the knuckles.
> I'm sure my spindles/etc. are all old and worn out so replacing the entire
> assembly seems like a reasonable step at this point.
> Then I would still need to have it all re-aligned, even if I'm super careful
> to note all the positions on disassembly.
> Cheers,
> Marco
>
> ________________________________
> From: Erik Lane <eriklane at gmail.com>
> To: LBaird119 at aol.com
> Cc: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Sent: Tue, June 1, 2010 7:56:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Tie rods/wheel bearings on a Mk2 Jetta
>
> Though he said that he could get the whole "bearing assembly" so he
> wouldn't need a press. The only way I can think of not needing a press
> to replace a wheel bearing is if you're getting the whole hub/knuckle
> whatever you call it assembly. That could easily push the price up to
> $400...
>
> On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM,  <LBaird119 at aol.com> wrote:
>> In a message dated 6/1/2010 6:35:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
>> nwmarco at yahoo.com writes:
>>
>>> I can get all the parts for about $400 to do both bearings/tie rods.
>>>
>>
>>  Should be able to get tie rods and bearings for about $25 each
>> ($100) and new boots for <$5 each.
>>    Loren
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