Inner tie rod
04-28-15, 07:42 AM
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I realize this is an old thread, but I'm having the same problem with the inner tie rod. I just bought a 2013 GS350 (AWD non F-Sport) and my inner tie rod was bent from a previous accident. The Lexus dealer was able to get it aligned close, but it's still off. To fix the problem, they said I need to replace the whole steering rack! Technician did not recommend driving it too long because of how bent the tie rod is. Does anyone know if any other inner tie rod would be compatible to use (other vehicle or aftermarket part)? Thanks
02-12-20, 03:39 PM
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Need help asap.
Can someone please help and let me know where i can buy a inner tie rod for 2013 gs350 rwd base. Im not going to buy a whole new rack just because the inner tie rod is going out. If anyone found a inner tie rod from a different vehicle that is very similar to the gs i would really appreciate the info.
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02-12-20, 03:42 PM
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Can someone please help and let me know where i can buy a inner tie rod for 2013 gs350 rwd base. Im not going to buy a whole new rack just because the inner tie rod is going out. If anyone found a inner tie rod from a different vehicle that is very similar to the gs i would really appreciate the info.
02-12-20, 04:16 PM
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02-12-20, 04:43 PM
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Wow! This really surprises me, that the inner tie rod alone is not available from Lexus or any other source that I can find.
The more I look into it the inner tie rod alone is not a separately listed part. It appears that the inner tie rod only comes as part of the entire steering rack assembly So, that means either getting the entire steering rack assembly or finding only the inner tie rod at a junkyard. You're bound to find one sooner or later at a junkyard.
If I were you I'd try to find out from a Lexus technician if an inner tie rod from another vehicle was interchangeable with the 4GS 350. It would probably be best if you dropped by your Lexus dealership and asked the parts manager first which of the technicians would likely know the answer to your question...
The more I look into it the inner tie rod alone is not a separately listed part. It appears that the inner tie rod only comes as part of the entire steering rack assembly So, that means either getting the entire steering rack assembly or finding only the inner tie rod at a junkyard. You're bound to find one sooner or later at a junkyard.
If I were you I'd try to find out from a Lexus technician if an inner tie rod from another vehicle was interchangeable with the 4GS 350. It would probably be best if you dropped by your Lexus dealership and asked the parts manager first which of the technicians would likely know the answer to your question...
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01-14-21, 08:53 AM
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Sorry to revive the dead on this. Can you please advise what MDX part number you installed or if this was an inner for a 2wd or 4wd. I am in the same situation as so many others and do not want to spend 1K plus on an entire rack.
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Thank you
01-14-21, 09:52 PM
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Unfortunately you are likely going to have to replace the entire rack. That MDX inner rod will only act as a band aid. I smacked a curb a while back and damaged the inner tie rod. I eventually had to replace the entire rack simply because I couldn't find a replacement inner rod. Lexus will not allow you to replace just the inner tie rod only. You must replace the entire rack. I know that's some discouraging news but that's how Lexus designed this car. After thorough research, I've learned that this is ONLY the case with the GS and the RC. Maybe its greed or maybe its something Lexus engineers knows about the steering mechanisms of these two models that we don't. That includes folks at your local Lexus dealership. Because they are absolutely clueless. Best of luck!
10-28-21, 09:53 AM
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Tie rod lexus gs450h 2013
Unfortunately you are likely going to have to replace the entire rack. That MDX inner rod will only act as a band aid. I smacked a curb a while back and damaged the inner tie rod. I eventually had to replace the entire rack simply because I couldn't find a replacement inner rod. Lexus will not allow you to replace just the inner tie rod only. You must replace the entire rack. I know that's some discouraging news but that's how Lexus designed this car. After thorough research, I've learned that this is ONLY the case with the GS and the RC. Maybe its greed or maybe its something Lexus engineers knows about the steering mechanisms of these two models that we don't. That includes folks at your local Lexus dealership. Because they are absolutely clueless. Best of luck!
I have these steering heads and they work perfectly for the 2013 Lexus GS450H
10-28-21, 10:37 AM
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10-28-21, 08:15 PM
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On my 13 ES350 U/L I hit a underwater curb. Drove completely over it in a parking lot. Bent a bunch of stuff, bent the wheel busted the tire. Took to Dealers to repair they fixed everything then could not get the nut off the tie rod. One nut on the drivers side? I went in the shop and asked them if they were kidding me because to resolve it they said I needed a whole new steering rack = $$$$.
At that point I just called my Insurance company. New wheel and everything else $4500 later. This thread reminds me of the same issues. Unbelievable Lexus?
At that point I just called my Insurance company. New wheel and everything else $4500 later. This thread reminds me of the same issues. Unbelievable Lexus?
10-29-21, 06:26 AM
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