Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints

[Pete Masterson]

I'm afraid that I only have a misc. parts (switches, etc.) catalog from BB -- and it has no steering parts listed. But looking through the catalog reminded me, you should tell the -parts- guy at AtoZ that it for the 1985 All American Chassis ... that will get him in the right zone. Of course having the part numbers is a big help.

When I got my tie rod ends and drag link from AtoZ, the 'parts guy' at Henderson Line Up called the AtoZ parts guy at their Sacramento facility (that may make a difference, too).

The owner of AtoZ is or was a WL owner, so they were somewhat WL friendly, at least at some time in the past.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Apr 15, 2009, at 12:07 PM, 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

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