ep3 tie rod end

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03-10-2010, 10:49 AM
BabyFox

ep3 tie rod end

hi guys, i just recently got an ep3 and now found out both tie rod ends' rubber were worn out, is there a easy way to fix them or i should just replace them all? if so, where can i get the oem tie rod ends? car is basically in stock, i ve tried honda dealer and they told me they can't help me unless i can supply with part number.
03-10-2010, 10:53 AM
Lukezen27

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Originally Posted by BabyFox

hi guys, i just recently got an ep3 and now found out both tie rod ends' rubber were worn out, is there a easy way to fix them or i should just replace them all? if so, where can i get the oem tie rod ends? car is basically in stock, i ve tried honda dealer and they told me they can't help me unless i can supply with part number.

Hi

Can you hear something?

My EP3's front suspension sounds a bit lose when I diver over a pot hole and I've been trying to work out what it is
03-10-2010, 10:54 AM
TanitY

hi mate, you should indeed replace the tie rod end boots because if not the tie rod itself will be exposed to dirt and weather, if the tie rod end boot is worn out you dont need to replace the whole tie rod, you can just replace the tie rod end boots. and im pretty sure you can just buy universal boots for cheap online.
03-10-2010, 11:02 AM
BabyFox

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Originally Posted by Lukezen27

Hi

Can you hear something?

My EP3's front suspension sounds a bit lose when I diver over a pot hole and I've been trying to work out what it is

Hi mate, before it was very noisy when i drove over a pot hole, but it was because of the cracked front engine mount, fixed it and it is ok now.
03-10-2010, 11:03 AM
BabyFox

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Originally Posted by TanitY

hi mate, you should indeed replace the tie rod end boots because if not the tie rod itself will be exposed to dirt and weather, if the tie rod end boot is worn out you dont need to replace the whole tie rod, you can just replace the tie rod end boots. and im pretty sure you can just buy universal boots for cheap online.

hi mate, have you got any idea there is any shop can do this for me in sydney? cause i dont really have time to do it myself...
03-10-2010, 11:05 AM
TanitY

well i dont live in sydney, but pretty much any suspension specialist should be able to install this for you and even source the tie rod end boots for you also.
03-10-2010, 11:09 AM
BabyFox

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Originally Posted by TanitY

well i dont live in sydney, but pretty much any suspension specialist should be able to install this for you and even source the tie rod end boots for you also.

so u meant the shops like pedders? i ll give them a try on Tuesday then. thanks for the info mate.
03-10-2010, 07:03 PM
SHU-ES1

im pretty sure dc5 and ep3 share the same tie rod ends. good luck with the car!
03-10-2010, 07:11 PM
BabyFox

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Originally Posted by SHU-ES1

im pretty sure dc5 and ep3 share the same tie rod ends. good luck with the car!

i have got a dc5r tie rod end from honda dealer but when i tried to fit it yesterday, found they were a bit different.
03-10-2010, 07:36 PM
hondar

ep3 and dc5 tie rod end is different
03-10-2010, 09:35 PM
SHU-ES1

my bad, sorry!
04-10-2010, 12:00 AM
Twest

Yea in terms of ep3 tie rod ends, Honda australia has 1 in stock and will have to order another one from japan...You're looking at atleast 4 weeks for that to come in.
Otherwise you can go aftermarket j's racing tie rods or t1r, aftermarket though is fairly limited, only go aftermarket also if you have plans to lower your car. Otherwise stick to oem.
Ep3 shares tie rods with the em2, eu3 and crv apparently.
04-10-2010, 07:50 AM
SHU-ES1

the es1 and eu3 tie rod ends are smaller than ep3. the bolt that the cotter pin goes through that is.
04-10-2010, 06:12 PM
Twest

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Originally Posted by SHU-ES1

the es1 and eu3 tie rod ends are smaller than ep3. the bolt that the cotter pin goes through that is.

Sorry you're right, ep3 shares tierod ends with the em2.
08-10-2010, 12:31 PM
BabyFox

Can we order the tie rod end for em2 from any honda dealer or i have to get someone to order for me from japan?
09-10-2010, 06:57 PM
SHU-ES1

em2 is the 7th gen coupe. we don't get them here, i think it's only in us and europe.
10-10-2010, 09:59 AM
BabyFox

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Originally Posted by SHU-ES1

em2 is the 7th gen coupe. we don't get them here, i think it's only in us and europe.

I ve ordered two from japan already..
10-10-2010, 10:25 AM
SHU-ES1

hmm.. im just saying, im not sure if they are going to fit since they share the same suspension parts with the ES and EU we have here. if anything you should've probably got the ep3 si tie rod ends from the US.
10-10-2010, 03:05 PM
Twest

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Originally Posted by SHU-ES1

hmm.. im just saying, im not sure if they are going to fit since they share the same suspension parts with the ES and EU we have here. if anything you should've probably got the ep3 si tie rod ends from the US.

Apparently the taper size on those can vary from the JDM models. Not sure how true that is. Otherwise buy a Type R tie rod from the uk, they are the same.

I found a place that sells them in the uk I am just waiting on postage cost, If anyone wants some OEM Honda ep3 type r tie rods i will buy a few in the one order.
13-08-2012, 06:01 PM
doosra

Reviving thread. I need to replace my LH tie rod end as it's busted after coilover install. Anyone know where I can get this part over the counter on same day? Or is this part only available overseas?