Can someone please help me identify a part number? I need a pair of Rear Tie Rods for a F430 Spider and found the part number 194791. This brings up this - Ferrari 360 430 Complete Tie Rod New 194791 | eBay You'll see this is the complete Tie Rod, however I only rear the inner part (left hand side of the picture - up to the joining bolt in the middle) however it would appear from some brief research this you can't buy this part separately. Any ideas?? I've checked various part websites / diagrams and have been left frustrated that I'm forced to buy the full thing, particularly considering the Tie Rods on the end are completely fine and don't need changed!
If the inboard end is failing then the outboard spherical joint is likely "timed out" also. The part is obviously designed to be replaced as a complete unit. Spherical joints do need periodic replacement even if all "looks well".
I think prosport in the UK manufacture aftermarket ones - could be some money to be saved. EDIT: Here you go... http://www.prosport-ferrari.com/aftermarket-ferrari-parts/steering-rack-ends/360-430-all-models/complete-tie-rod.html
There you go! The part Aldous led you to does not have the outboard spherical joint included (at least not on the photo). I strongly advise replacing it too. Good quality Aurora units are not very expensive and could save much more if the old part fails. I have rolled a formula car at 130+ mph after a spherical joint failed in a high speed sweeper. Sad part is, other than the medical bill and a total loss of the car, I had a complete set of sphericals for all 4 corners in the hauler ready to replace the existing ones after that race weekend (not because of noticeable wear but because of "timing out" of those critical parts). I bet you could get the spherical joints for less than $100 USD each. JMHO, YMMV
We have the Hill Engineering ones in stock: Ferrari Parts : 194794 BALL TIE ROD : Ricambi America . Image Unavailable, Please Login
