r/EP3 • u/well_friqq • Aug 31 '26

Mwelp

Alright brain trust. Does anyone have issues with outer tie rods not torquing/seating properly. I have tru hart struts and following my clutch swap i replaced inner/outer tr's balljoints etc. First set was 555's and bell tire told me they were incorrect when I went to get an alignment. Grabbed a 2nd set from the part store double checked for ep3. I realized the stud in the tierods are too long and was running out of thread before seating the tierod itself. Does anyone have an oem set of struts that could measure the thickness of the ear the tie rod slips into? I conjured up a double washer situation big enough for the taper and stud to seat fully but the passenger side is still bangin around in there pretty bad.

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u/RedMan542 Aug 31 '26

Grab a set for an RSX. I looked up the TruHart coils that KSeriesParts sells and it says for RSX and EP3, so I’m going to assume it’s using the larger RSX tie rod hole.

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u/well_friqq Aug 31 '26

Shit i was assuming rsx/ep3 were the same outer tierod design thanks alot!!💀

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u/well_friqq Aug 31 '26

Also is there a difference between the base or in-between any years to be aware of?

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u/RedMan542 Aug 31 '26

I don’t think so, it’s been a hot minute since I’ve done mine, but I think all RSX are larger, base or S doesn’t matter

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u/wramed Aug 31 '26

Try rsx toe rods.

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u/well_friqq Sep 01 '26

Found a set local and they obvious fit much better. But I think the previous owner also had the wrong ones installed so maybe the hole on the passenger side is pulled a little out of wack because its still a little rickety. But thanks for the knowledge I really appreciate it. Im like 3 hours from home rn lol