Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints

[Chuck Wheeler]

Jerry,

They must be common, at least in the FC. When I had mine replaced at Inland truck in Denton they had them in stock and I don't believe that they see very many Wanderlodges!

- Chuck Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jburgessx2
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 2:07 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints

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%40yahoogroups.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
> >
>