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Tie rods and tie rod ends for SVX A few years ago, the inside of my front tire started to wear unevenly. There was nothing wrong with the hub bearing, but it seems like there was some play in the tie rod (inner tie rod). The play between the tie rod and the tie rod end is an important part that is inspected during vehicle inspections, but it seems that they were discontinued a long time ago. This is a major problem as it will cause the vehicle to not pass inspection. Although it is not completely compatible, I have found an alternative that I believe is better at the moment, so I would like to introduce it to you. I have discussed several times with the manufacturer of the replacement tie rod end, and they have responded that they can produce it if we receive an order in the tens of thousands, but considering the number of SVXs currently in existence, this is not realistic.

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Tie rods (Inner tie rods) First, I will measure the size of the OEM part. 34140PA000(L)/010(R) L 295mm/ In M14x1.5x16 / Out M16x1.5x45 Then, when I searched for something similar in size on the following website, All sized of parts on one site For Toyota, the Avensis II, Ipsum, or Picnic? For Nissan, the P10/P11 Primera seems close. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like the position of the boot grooves is perfectly aligned. Genuine Toyota parts will fit, but I also tried the 555 (Three Five) rack end washer, part number SR-T490 (genuine part number 45503-49115). The SR-T790-M is also compatible according to compatible information document, but there have been reports that it was not long enough. The 555 ball joint is larger than the OEM, so the original boots don't fit properly. Also, my OEM boots were rock hard and in poor condition. So, I started looking for new boots. Here is the Ohno Rubber size chart. The diameter of the rack side is 50mm and the tie rod diameter is 16mm, so the candidates are ・RP-2070 14.5mm 48.0mm 180.0mm ・RP-2071 14.5mm 48.0mm 198.0mm ・RP-2097 14.0mm 50.0mm 168.0mm It seems that RP-2071 and RP-2070 are NLA. However, RP-2071 appears to be compatible with Nissan 48204-91P25/48204-91P85. A search on Amazon suggests that genuine Nissan parts are still available. (As of November 2025)

I ordered RP-2097, which cost 828 yen each. The free length is about 180 mm, and it's moderately soft and thick, stretching to about 230 mm when pulled. To remove the stock rack without removing it from the car, I needed a slightly modified 32 mm wrench. To install it, I needed a thinner 30 mm wrench, which I thinned down from an old wrench. Just to be sure, I lifted the car and turned the steering wheel as far as I could to both sides. I had read online that the 555 rack rusts, so I painted it. For reference, the original part number for RP-2097 is 44535-26060 TOYOTA(Hiace） 44535-28020 TOYOTA 44535-28030 TOYOTA The Hiace is a very popular van, and these parts are unlikely to be discontinued anytime soon.

Tie rod end The next problem is the tie rod end, which hasn't gone bad yet but will need replacing someday. The dimensions of Genuine part number 34131PA000(R)/34141PA010(L) is LT:145mm th:M16x1.5R C:13.5mm Cr:1/8. Just like tie rods, if you search here, the closest thing is 45046-49125(TOYOTA) SE-T491L(555-SANKI) 45047-49055(TOYOTA) SE-T491R(555-SANKI) However, C is 12.6mm and Cr:1/6., which is different from genuine. In other words, the taper is different, so it cannot be attached to the knuckle as is. So I prototyped an adapter to convert this taper. By fitting this adapter, the shape becomes almost identical to the original SVX part. The difference is that the original ball stud is installed at a slight angle from the horizontal, while the SE-T491 is centered horizontally. In other words, when the steering is turned all the way and the suspension is fully extended, and the lower arm is at its lowest point, the angle at which the ball stud is tilted becomes slightly steeper.

Because the bending direction of the tie rod end is reversed between the OEM and Ipsum, the right-hand end must be used on the left and the left-hand end on the right. We checked to see if excessive force was being applied to the ball studs under these most severe conditions. It appears to be OK. In reality, a situation where the tire lifts off the ground when the steering is turned all the way is unlikely to occur unless you're racing in a rally, so there shouldn't be any problems.

At present, I have only made a few of these adapters for myself as prototypes, so they are not for sale. I can place an additional order once I have a certain number. The manufacturer has quoted me 3,000 yen per unit for making 10 units. If anyone needs them, please contact me by email. I will consider selling them once I have a certain number.