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1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

hello everyone , is there anyone out there that can help me ,  I need new tie rod ends for my Grand villa , and possibly I might need the complete tie rod assembly with the ends ,  I've been in touch with freightliner parts dept and have been given a part no. for the complete assembly which is 441254c91 but he did say it might be difficult getting hold of one, which I am finding out , the make is a Spicer tie rod assembly , I googled the part no. and it came up as a Spicer part , but I'm wondering if these parts are not made anymore, if I could get hold of the tie rod ends would be a  start , and if I cant get hold of a tie rod anywhere, then the only other alternative would be to have a new tie rod especially made, but I'm hoping that wont be necessary , I live in the UK which does make it more difficult for me to find certain parts , I just keep searching online, but seem to be getting no where, would appreciate any help relating to this, if anyone can put me in touch with someone that I could buy this part new or a good second hand one ,  thanks  Kevin



1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo

Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #1 –
Sometimes you get lucky...
Spicer tie rod assembly | eBay
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Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #2 –
Did you try checking with the factory?  Never know what they might have stashed away in a dark corner of the chassis shop.
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Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Dakota Slim –
Sometimes you get lucky
 ok thanks for that , I visited the link you gave me lots of tie rod ends , but gotta work out which part no.s I need , I only have the part no. for the complete tie rod assembly with both ends , but its a good start to look at thanks very mutch most helpfull
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo

Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Did you try checking with the factory?  Never know what they might have stashed away in a dark corner of the chassis shop.

im in contact with a bloke at FCCC he gave me part no. for complete assembly  , he did say may be difficult getting hold of it , il contact him again and see if he can give me individual part no.s for right and left hand tie rod ends  , thanks  kev
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo

Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #5 –
Quote from: kevo0000 –
im in contact with a bloke at FCCC he gave me part no. for complete assembly  , he did say may be difficult getting hold of it , il contact him again and see if he can give me individual part no.s for right and left hand tie rod ends  , thanks  kev
he said it was no longer available from freightliner
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo

Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #6 –
On that e-bay site, click on "contact seller" and tell him what you need.
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Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #7 –
Individual tie rod numbers are on page 330-185 page 61 and are listed as 15TP75---L.H. and 15TP74---R.H.
This information from my Owner's manual for the V-815 chassis The assembly item #26 on page 59 just says tie end assy.
The next page gives individual part number for each end.
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1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #8 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
On that e-bay site, click on "contact seller" and tell him what you need.
ok will do thanks
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo

Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #9 –
Measure the length and verify the pin and taper size. 

Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #10 –
If you search ebay for "Spicer tie rod" and leave off "assembly", you come up with many more items. The good news is if you do find what you need it will probably be at a very good price.
Spicer tie rod | eBay
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #11 –
 IReply #7 – 4 hours ago
Individual tie rod numbers are on page 330-185 page 61 and are listed as 15TP75---L.H. and 15TP74---R.H
I can't cross these numbers to anything,TRW or Moog. The assembly number does come up but under Dana Holding Co and is not available. I'll keep looking for you ,just killing time here....
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Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Protech Racing –
Measure the length and verify the pin and taper size. 
I will do that as soon as I get the chance , il measure with a digital gauge as accurately as possible because these tie rods I know is an interference fit, il let you know the sizes , could be a few days coz got a a lot of wind and rain over here in uk at moment, , they probably wont come off very easily, cause there probably the original since new , so will probably  have to use heat,  il let you know thanks kev
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo
 

Re: 1990 foretravel granvilla 36ft on an oshkosh v815 chassis tie rod and ends

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Dakota Slim –
If you search ebay for "Spicer tie rod" and leave off "assembly", you come up with many more items. The good news is if you do find what you need it will probably be at a very good price.
Spicer tie rod | eBay
thanks will try that
1990 foretravel grandvilla, Oshkosh chassis
8.2ltr Detroit turbo