Any one know a cheaper source for a passenger side steering knuckle?

Eight · 07-19-2005, 09:21 PM

The dealer quoted me around $700!
I recently got the outer tie rod ends replaced and now the alignment shop can't get the steering centered because the knuckle is slightly bent. Apart from this the car runs straight.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

Yanivic · 07-20-2005, 10:46 AM

Whats' up! Did you adjust the steering wheel?
Post some pics of the X-pipe and wheels if you have them on your Puter now.

PaulW · 07-20-2005, 05:13 PM

What alignment shop? Is it the dealer? or and indpendent? Did you give them the alignment specs or not?

-OvO- · 07-20-2005, 05:47 PM

also called a "wheel bearing housing" by Bentley's -- the central bit of metal in the suspension that all the other bits are fastened to.

Eight · 07-21-2005, 12:02 AM

I recently changed the wheels with the 18" one's I bought on Ebay so I wanted to get it aligned, I took it to an independent in Torrance, CA. While at it I took a set of outer tie-rods aswell. I did not give him the specs..He changed the tie-rods and he convinced me that the spindle was bent so he could not center the steering wheel. The car never had an accident in my hands but it could have had a curb hit or something before I got about an year ago and the seller never disclosed! I adjusted the steering the crude way by taking it out and centering it. I should have changed the tie-rods myself and taken it for an alignment but having moved to CA recently I don't have a place to do it and my tools with me. Its a temp fix but its okay now.

BTW, these are the new ones I got from Ebay for $770 shipped they were literally brand new and came with tires, I always wanted the ET35 17" wheels like yours but I couldn't find any.

Eight · 07-21-2005, 12:03 AM

Eight · 07-21-2005, 12:07 AM

I did adjust the steering buddy. Here's pic with the new wheels. I will post pics of the X-pipe soon.

PaulW · 07-21-2005, 06:26 AM

Couldn't get the steering wheel straight? That's the first step of the procedure....I have posted specs of the alignment many times before.....did they give you an as-found and as-left print out?

You either need to go to the dealer who knows what they are doing or go to an independent that you can work with who knows the A8 alignment procedure.....it's in the Bently.

You need before/after print outs.

Your car looks awesome with those wheels!

Eight · 07-21-2005, 02:16 PM

07-20-2005, 10:46 AM	#2
Yanivic AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 133	Hey 8! Whats' up! Did you adjust the steering wheel? Post some pics of the X-pipe and wheels if you have them on your Puter now.

07-20-2005, 05:13 PM	#3
PaulW AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 18,213	What do you mean the knuckle? The whole tie rod end? What alignment shop? Is it the dealer? or and indpendent? Did you give them the alignment specs or not? __________________ 07 S8

07-20-2005, 05:47 PM	#4
-OvO- AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 415	I assume he meant the spindle also called a "wheel bearing housing" by Bentley's -- the central bit of metal in the suspension that all the other bits are fastened to.

07-21-2005, 12:02 AM	#5
Eight New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 118	PW, its what OvO said.. Its the spindle. I recently changed the wheels with the 18" one's I bought on Ebay so I wanted to get it aligned, I took it to an independent in Torrance, CA. While at it I took a set of outer tie-rods aswell. I did not give him the specs..He changed the tie-rods and he convinced me that the spindle was bent so he could not center the steering wheel. The car never had an accident in my hands but it could have had a curb hit or something before I got about an year ago and the seller never disclosed! I adjusted the steering the crude way by taking it out and centering it. I should have changed the tie-rods myself and taken it for an alignment but having moved to CA recently I don't have a place to do it and my tools with me. Its a temp fix but its okay now. BTW, these are the new ones I got from Ebay for $770 shipped they were literally brand new and came with tires, I always wanted the ET35 17" wheels like yours but I couldn't find any. __________________

07-21-2005, 12:03 AM	#6
Eight New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 118	Yes, That's right my friend. __________________

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07-21-2005, 12:07 AM	#7
Eight New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 118	Re: Hey 8! I did adjust the steering buddy. Here's pic with the new wheels. I will post pics of the X-pipe soon. __________________

07-21-2005, 06:26 AM	#8
PaulW AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 18,213	Doesn't sound right Couldn't get the steering wheel straight? That's the first step of the procedure....I have posted specs of the alignment many times before.....did they give you an as-found and as-left print out? You either need to go to the dealer who knows what they are doing or go to an independent that you can work with who knows the A8 alignment procedure.....it's in the Bently. You need before/after print outs. Your car looks awesome with those wheels! __________________ 07 S8

07-21-2005, 02:16 PM	#9
Eight New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 118	Here's the X-Pipe, not very clear. Will take better pics when the car's due for an oil change. __________________

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