Rozay604

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Im looking for a left Inner tie rod. As the part is not available for 2013's. If anyone know where i can find one or even a use one in your area that would be great. Otherwise i would have to replace the whole steering column. thanks

MichaelPea

I'm not sure why you'd have to replace the steering column for lack of a tie rod; maybe the rack but not necessarily to steering column. Nevertheless, try Sewell Parts at http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S350-2013.html. That may help a little bit.

Rozay604

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the left inner tie rod is not a listed part

MichaelPea

As far as I know, that's the whole rack assy. Perhaps there is more to it than this but I'm not seeing it. Perhaps one of the serious tech guys can jump in and point out the inner tie rod end.

MichaelPea

Roz, I was bothered by not having a resolution to your problem so I did a little more research. What I've found is that the rack, tie rods, etc. appear to be exactly the same as the system on the 2011 GS. The part numbers for the rack, tie rods, etc. are the same for both models. Checked the Beck Arnley catalog and while they also do not list an inner tie rod (as you said), the remainder of the part numbers are interchangeable. Indeed, the Sewell website provides the same part numbers too with the exception of the missing inner tie rod part number. I would buy the inner tie rod for the 2011 and closely compare the two. I think you'll find they're the same part.

mrpartsman

Let me ck for u tomorrow, what is the issue with the tie rod, by the way y r u replacing the inner tie rod , is it bent,from my part experience, lots of Lexus tie rods come only with the rack, outers are easier, but i will ck for u and let u know.

mrpartsman

is ur car RWD or AWD

Rozay604

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Thx everyone. Mine is a f sport awd and yes it's bent from a accident. Also Michael I bought one from a 2011 and gonna see if it works.

MichaelPea

Great Roz. Let us know how it works out. Accidents are never a good thing but with a newer model car even minor accidents can really be drag. Hope the best for you!

mrpartsman

I was gonna say 2011 should work, I was looking into it and all the 2007-2011 IS and the GS is the same , and one thing abt Lexus is if they have no issues with a part they don't change it, they use for so many years.let us know good luck.

Rozay604

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Sorry the part did not work. its too short, the 2013 is way longer

MichaelPea

Well Roz, we tried. That just sucks....everything else is the same except the broken part. Did I mention that sucks?

Rozay604

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everything looks like it would work but it needs to be longer. Im currently using one from a 2007 acura mdx i had to cut it down a bit but the threading is a bit short so im pretty much maxed out for alignment. which is causing it to feather a bit

live2ski21

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

Rozay604

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2007 Acura MDX tie rod works it's just a lil longer so u have to cut. I recommend looking for a really good quality one otherwise it'll rust like crazy. As for me I finally got the whole rack replaced.