TIE RODS

[f5fstop]

I just ordered an inner and outer tie rod, and they will be at the dealer tomorrow....

25781473 Inner Tie Rod 16mm
15907712 Outer Tie Rod 16mm

I have been told these will fit all H3s. 2007 vehicles produced after VIN 108975 have the 16mm tie rods from the factory. Those who have had a complete steering gear with inner and outer tie rods replaced, may have the 16mm size rods.
2007 vehicles produced before that VIN number and all 2006 vehicles use a 14mm inner and outer tie rod. I have been assured the larger 16mm rods will fit into the existing gear used on the 14mm rods.
So, for 2007 vehicles after the above VIN number, you only need to replace whichever one you bust (inner or outer). For those 2007 vehicles built before the VIN or 2006 vehicles, to replace one with a 16mm rod, the other on the same side also has to be replaced.

Now, have I completely confused everyone????

[timgco]

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[HummBebe]

Unless of course....you have an '06 and have already had them installed

[hummerabia]

Is this 16mm standard applicable to the SA built 07 H3's as I am on the verge of purchasing one next week??

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by hummerabia

Is this 16mm standard applicable to the SA built 07 H3's as I am on the verge of purchasing one next week??

I would decipher F5's post again.

[hummerabia]

Originally Posted by HummBebe

I would decipher F5's post again.

That would be of course if the SA built '07's follow the same VIN series as the US built ones. I dunno, you got any input. Just a thought
Anyhow, best thing to do is I'll take a vernier caliper along to the showroom and find out for sure

[SR1355]

Picked up inner and outer 16 mm tie rod ends...

Anyone have the procedure for replacement out of service manual??? I could figure it out but the instructions would give me a head start.

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HummBebe - #uck I'm sorry it took so long! Mike over at Hummer X told me you've been trying to reach me..well I FINALLY got your tierod and sent it out TODAY, you should receive it by Wednesday!!

I got a tracking number: EB 459359275 US www.usps.com

Thanks again Bebe!! I also sent you some decals from my site here in Hawaii www.4x4boyz.com If you ever need to reach me you can at that site, I'm the owner and the Super Admin there Been busy with that site this is why I haven't been on here or the Hummer X Club sites for awhile.

Aloha!
Marc

[HummBebe]

thanks!!

Got it this morning

[H3.007]

What's up with all of the tie rod replacements F5? Are you all just burning them up on the trails or are they wearing prematurely under normal driving conditions?

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by H3.007

What's up with all of the tie rod replacements F5? Are you all just burning them up on the trails or are they wearing prematurely under normal driving conditions?

1) This is a 7 month old thread and F5 is long gone (sort of).

2) He never actually says anything about swapping them out.


I believe he was just sharing the info that the larger 16mm TR ends will fit all H3's. And at the time of the original post, there was a shortage and they were hard to come by.