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R50/53 source for inner tie rod in Bay Area?

Old Feb 19, 2019 | 08:24 PM
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source for inner tie rod in Bay Area?

Does anybody have a source for a Lemforder inner tie rod for an R53 that's in the SF Bay Area?
Pelican doesn't seem to list anything but the whole assembly. My alignment shop didn't request the ends, just the inners.

I ordered two inner tie rods from ECS and when they arrived, the two bags had the same part number but inside one, which on closer inspection, had been resealed, with a Febi tie rod end, I think, but it doesn't even appear to be for a Mini as it's way too short.

Wanted to get this done on Friday. Not happy.

 
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 04:51 AM
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Maybe a stupid question.....but have you tried a normal auto-parts store? (NAPA, Autozone, O'reilys, PepBoys, Etc, etc....) Most every auto parts store in my area will carry mini parts, or can at least get them from their local warehouse in a couple of hours.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 07:12 AM
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hello sorry to see this lemofder must have gotten a return from someone and sold it into stock or mislabeled. PM me and we can get a new one sent out asap. I will let them now to rush it. I am always here if you have a problem.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 07:28 AM
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PM sent. Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 07:32 AM
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Thanks, just checked stock and the rest are ok, must have just been that one. PM you soon. Thanks for letting us know as this helps us out.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 12:47 PM
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Awesome to see ECS stepping up! Good luck on the job this weekend.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 01:12 PM
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Thanks, here to help
 
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Thanks, here to help
Replacement part is winging its way to me. Happy!
Thanks, ECSTuning!

As a reply as to why I don't get it locally, I like to support vendors who support this forum and I'm hopefully in the last month of getting my house ready to put on the market.
I'm plenty busy dealing with that and trying to take care of my clients at the same time.
 
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