Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints

[Stephen Birtles]

have them look up the part number in the bluebird book
look at highway express coach, wanderlodge chassis numbers usually start with a
zero
delete the zero and run the [part numbers
stephen 77fc35

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jburgessx2" wrote:
>
> Pete,
>
> Thanks for the lead. I've contacted A to Z and I haven't got very far yet
(I'm pushing the issue). A to Z claimed they don't carry Wanderlodge stuff and
to contact Holland in San Diego. I've emailed A to Z back and let him know I'm
not looking for coach parts - I'm looking for chassis parts, which they should
have. I'm awaiting his reply now.
>
> I did contact Holland to see if they did have parts. The parts guy who
answered the phone had never heard of a tie rod and had no idea what it was. I
guess I'm getting old - even my wife (non mechanic) has heard of a tie rod
before! If I get some good info I'll post it so others have it.
>
> If anyone else has a lead on chassis parts (tie rods/boots for the front end)
or has the part number, I would appreciate the info.
>
> Jerry
> 85 PT40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson wrote:
> >
> > I don't have the part numbers, but the Blue Bird school bus folks,
> > either the plant in Ft. Valley or one of the several regional
> > distributors is very likely to carry the part.
> >
> > Indeed, when I needed a drag link (tie rod), I was able to get one
> > from A to Z Bus (A BB school bus distb.) in Sacramento, CA.
> >
> > Pete Masterson
> > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> > El Sobrante CA
> > aeonix1@
> >
> >
> >
> > On Apr 14, 2009, at 4:42 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:
> >
> > > Does anyone have the part number for the tie rod ends for an 85
> > > PT40? And, any idea where I can buy them? Mine are nearly shot -
> > > there is no boot left and it seems a danger to drive without. So,
> > > I'm rushed to find new ones so I can get on the road in a few weeks.
> > >
> > > Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Jerry
> > > 85 PT40
> > >
> >
>