Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints

[jburgessx2]

Does anyone have the part number for the tie rod ends for an 85 PT40? And, any
idea where I can buy them? Mine are nearly shot - there is no boot left and it
seems a danger to drive without. So, I'm rushed to find new ones so I can get
on the road in a few weeks.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jerry
85 PT40

[Pete Masterson]

I don't have the part numbers, but the Blue Bird school bus folks, either the plant in Ft. Valley or one of the several regional distributors is very likely to carry the part.

Indeed, when I needed a drag link (tie rod), I was able to get one from A to Z Bus (A BB school bus distb.) in Sacramento, CA.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Apr 14, 2009, at 4:42 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:

Does anyone have the part number for the tie rod ends for an 85 PT40? And, any idea where I can buy them? Mine are nearly shot - there is no boot left and it seems a danger to drive without. So, I'm rushed to find new ones so I can get on the road in a few weeks.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jerry
85 PT40

[jburgessx2]

Pete,

Thanks for the lead. I've contacted A to Z and I haven't got very far yet (I'm
pushing the issue). A to Z claimed they don't carry Wanderlodge stuff and to
contact Holland in San Diego. I've emailed A to Z back and let him know I'm not
looking for coach parts - I'm looking for chassis parts, which they should have.
I'm awaiting his reply now.

I did contact Holland to see if they did have parts. The parts guy who answered
the phone had never heard of a tie rod and had no idea what it was. I guess I'm
getting old - even my wife (non mechanic) has heard of a tie rod before! If I
get some good info I'll post it so others have it.

If anyone else has a lead on chassis parts (tie rods/boots for the front end) or
has the part number, I would appreciate the info.

Jerry
85 PT40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson wrote:
>
> I don't have the part numbers, but the Blue Bird school bus folks,
> either the plant in Ft. Valley or one of the several regional
> distributors is very likely to carry the part.
>
> Indeed, when I needed a drag link (tie rod), I was able to get one
> from A to Z Bus (A BB school bus distb.) in Sacramento, CA.
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@...
>
>
>
> On Apr 14, 2009, at 4:42 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have the part number for the tie rod ends for an 85
> > PT40? And, any idea where I can buy them? Mine are nearly shot -
> > there is no boot left and it seems a danger to drive without. So,
> > I'm rushed to find new ones so I can get on the road in a few weeks.
> >
> > Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Jerry
> > 85 PT40
> >
>

[Stephen Birtles]

have them look up the part number in the bluebird book
look at highway express coach, wanderlodge chassis numbers usually start with a
zero
delete the zero and run the [part numbers
stephen 77fc35

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jburgessx2" wrote:
>
> Pete,
>
> Thanks for the lead. I've contacted A to Z and I haven't got very far yet
(I'm pushing the issue). A to Z claimed they don't carry Wanderlodge stuff and
to contact Holland in San Diego. I've emailed A to Z back and let him know I'm
not looking for coach parts - I'm looking for chassis parts, which they should
have. I'm awaiting his reply now.
>
> I did contact Holland to see if they did have parts. The parts guy who
answered the phone had never heard of a tie rod and had no idea what it was. I
guess I'm getting old - even my wife (non mechanic) has heard of a tie rod
before! If I get some good info I'll post it so others have it.
>
> If anyone else has a lead on chassis parts (tie rods/boots for the front end)
or has the part number, I would appreciate the info.
>
> Jerry
> 85 PT40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson wrote:
> >
> > I don't have the part numbers, but the Blue Bird school bus folks,
> > either the plant in Ft. Valley or one of the several regional
> > distributors is very likely to carry the part.
> >
> > Indeed, when I needed a drag link (tie rod), I was able to get one
> > from A to Z Bus (A BB school bus distb.) in Sacramento, CA.
> >
> > Pete Masterson
> > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> > El Sobrante CA
> > aeonix1@
> >
> >
> >
> > On Apr 14, 2009, at 4:42 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:
> >
> > > Does anyone have the part number for the tie rod ends for an 85
> > > PT40? And, any idea where I can buy them? Mine are nearly shot -
> > > there is no boot left and it seems a danger to drive without. So,
> > > I'm rushed to find new ones so I can get on the road in a few weeks.
> > >
> > > Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Jerry
> > > 85 PT40
> > >
> >
>

[Pete Masterson]

I'm afraid that I only have a misc. parts (switches, etc.) catalog from BB -- and it has no steering parts listed. But looking through the catalog reminded me, you should tell the -parts- guy at AtoZ that it for the 1985 All American Chassis ... that will get him in the right zone. Of course having the part numbers is a big help.

When I got my tie rod ends and drag link from AtoZ, the 'parts guy' at Henderson Line Up called the AtoZ parts guy at their Sacramento facility (that may make a difference, too).

The owner of AtoZ is or was a WL owner, so they were somewhat WL friendly, at least at some time in the past.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Apr 15, 2009, at 12:07 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:

Pete,

Thanks for the lead. I've contacted A to Z and I haven't got very far yet (I'm pushing the issue). A to Z claimed they don't carry Wanderlodge stuff and to contact Holland in San Diego. I've emailed A to Z back and let him know I'm not looking for coach parts - I'm looking for chassis parts, which they should have. I'm awaiting his reply now.

I did contact Holland to see if they did have parts. The parts guy who answered the phone had never heard of a tie rod and had no idea what it was. I guess I'm getting old - even my wife (non mechanic) has heard of a tie rod before! If I get some good info I'll post it so others have it.

If anyone else has a lead on chassis parts (tie rods/boots for the front end) or has the part number, I would appreciate the info.

Jerry
85 PT40

--- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", Pete Masterson wrote:

I don't have the part numbers, but the Blue Bird school bus folks,

either the plant in Ft. Valley or one of the several regional

distributors is very likely to carry the part.

Indeed, when I needed a drag link (tie rod), I was able to get one

from A to Z Bus (A BB school bus distb.) in Sacramento, CA.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

aeonix1@...

On Apr 14, 2009, at 4:42 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:

Does anyone have the part number for the tie rod ends for an 85

PT40? And, any idea where I can buy them? Mine are nearly shot -

there is no boot left and it seems a danger to drive without. So,

I'm rushed to find new ones so I can get on the road in a few weeks.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jerry

85 PT40

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[timvasqz]

A2Z in riverside CA area Colton 800.437.5522 they seem to have more coach parts
and resources for them . there are 2 wanderlodges at A2Z today. Custom Coach
works (6 miles from A2Z) was also busy when I passed by on the freeway. I
wonder who got the lot in florida?

Greg ofTim&Greg
94ptca

Masterson wrote:
>
> I'm afraid that I only have a misc. parts (switches, etc.) catalog
> from BB -- and it has no steering parts listed. But looking through
> the catalog reminded me, you should tell the -parts- guy at AtoZ that
> it for the 1985 All American Chassis ... that will get him in the
> right zone. Of course having the part numbers is a big help.
>
> When I got my tie rod ends and drag link from AtoZ, the 'parts guy'
> at Henderson Line Up called the AtoZ parts guy at their Sacramento
> facility (that may make a difference, too).
>
> The owner of AtoZ is or was a WL owner, so they were somewhat WL
> friendly, at least at some time in the past.
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@...
>
>
>
> On Apr 15, 2009, at 12:07 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:
>
> > Pete,
> >
> > Thanks for the lead. I've contacted A to Z and I haven't got very
> > far yet (I'm pushing the issue). A to Z claimed they don't carry
> > Wanderlodge stuff and to contact Holland in San Diego. I've emailed
> > A to Z back and let him know I'm not looking for coach parts - I'm
> > looking for chassis parts, which they should have. I'm awaiting his
> > reply now.
> >
> > I did contact Holland to see if they did have parts. The parts guy
> > who answered the phone had never heard of a tie rod and had no idea
> > what it was. I guess I'm getting old - even my wife (non mechanic)
> > has heard of a tie rod before! If I get some good info I'll post it
> > so others have it.
> >
> > If anyone else has a lead on chassis parts (tie rods/boots for the
> > front end) or has the part number, I would appreciate the info.
> >
> > Jerry
> > 85 PT40
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> I don't have the part numbers, but the Blue Bird school bus folks,
> >> either the plant in Ft. Valley or one of the several regional
> >> distributors is very likely to carry the part.
> >>
> >> Indeed, when I needed a drag link (tie rod), I was able to get one
> >> from A to Z Bus (A BB school bus distb.) in Sacramento, CA.
> >>
> >> Pete Masterson
> >> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> >> El Sobrante CA
> >> aeonix1@
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Apr 14, 2009, at 4:42 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:
> >>
> >>> Does anyone have the part number for the tie rod ends for an 85
> >>> PT40? And, any idea where I can buy them? Mine are nearly shot -
> >>> there is no boot left and it seems a danger to drive without. So,
> >>> I'm rushed to find new ones so I can get on the road in a few weeks.
> >>>
> >>> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> >>>
> >>> Jerry
> >>> 85 PT40
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>

[Chuck Wheeler]

Jerry,

They must be common, at least in the FC. When I had mine replaced at Inland truck in Denton they had them in stock and I don't believe that they see very many Wanderlodges!

- Chuck Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jburgessx2
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 2:07 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints

Pete,

Thanks for the lead. I've contacted A to Z and I haven't got very far yet (I'm pushing the issue). A to Z claimed they don't carry Wanderlodge stuff and to contact Holland in San Diego. I've emailed A to Z back and let him know I'm not looking for coach parts - I'm looking for chassis parts, which they should have. I'm awaiting his reply now.

I did contact Holland to see if they did have parts. The parts guy who answered the phone had never heard of a tie rod and had no idea what it was. I guess I'm getting old - even my wife (non mechanic) has heard of a tie rod before! If I get some good info I'll post it so others have it.

If anyone else has a lead on chassis parts (tie rods/boots for the front end) or has the part number, I would appreciate the info.

Jerry
85 PT40

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Pete Masterson > wrote:
>
> I don't have the part numbers, but the Blue Bird school bus folks,
> either the plant in Ft. Valley or one of the several regional
> distributors is very likely to carry the part.
>
> Indeed, when I needed a drag link (tie rod), I was able to get one
> from A to Z Bus (A BB school bus distb.) in Sacramento, CA.
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@...
>
>
>
> On Apr 14, 2009, at 4:42 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have the part number for the tie rod ends for an 85
> > PT40? And, any idea where I can buy them? Mine are nearly shot -
> > there is no boot left and it seems a danger to drive without. So,
> > I'm rushed to find new ones so I can get on the road in a few weeks.
> >
> > Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Jerry
> > 85 PT40
> >
>

[birdshill123]

Take the old tie rod end to either a GOOD HD truck parts store or a HD chassis
shop. Odds are the parts man will take one look and come out with the correct
part. If not all the parts mfrs. have a book that lists the ends by size,
length, etc. These are usually off the shelf parts.

Bruce

1988FC35

[jgarner @dslextreme.com]

Hi Jerry,

I had the rod ends on my PT 40 replace by the GMC truck center in Oakland.  They didnt seem to have problems finding the parts though...
Im away from home now, but will be back in a few days, if you want I can look up the part number and let you know.  That is if the numbers are on the RO.


HTH, Joe

On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 12:07 PM, jburgessx2 <"jburgessx2@yahoo.com"> wrote:

Pete,



Thanks for the lead. I've contacted A to Z and I haven't got very far yet (I'm pushing the issue). A to Z claimed they don't carry Wanderlodge stuff and to contact Holland in San Diego. I've emailed A to Z back and let him know I'm not looking for coach parts - I'm looking for chassis parts, which they should have. I'm awaiting his reply now.



I did contact Holland to see if they did have parts. The parts guy who answered the phone had never heard of a tie rod and had no idea what it was. I guess I'm getting old - even my wife (non mechanic) has heard of a tie rod before! If I get some good info I'll post it so others have it.



If anyone else has a lead on chassis parts (tie rods/boots for the front end) or has the part number, I would appreciate the info.



Jerry

85 PT40

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Pete Masterson wrote:

>

> I don't have the part numbers, but the Blue Bird school bus folks,

> either the plant in Ft. Valley or one of the several regional

> distributors is very likely to carry the part.

>

> Indeed, when I needed a drag link (tie rod), I was able to get one

> from A to Z Bus (A BB school bus distb.) in Sacramento, CA.

>

> Pete Masterson

> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

> El Sobrante CA

> aeonix1@...

>

>

>

> On Apr 14, 2009, at 4:42 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:

>

> > Does anyone have the part number for the tie rod ends for an 85

> > PT40? And, any idea where I can buy them? Mine are nearly shot -

> > there is no boot left and it seems a danger to drive without. So,

> > I'm rushed to find new ones so I can get on the road in a few weeks.

> >

> > Any help would be greatly appreciated.

> >

> > Jerry

> > 85 PT40

> >

>

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[Jerry Burgess]

Joe,

Sounds good to me - the part number might help. And, it sounds like I can always have them pull one and match it up if that doesn't work.

Thanks everyone for the great advice - much appreciated!

Jerry

85 PT40

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From: "jgarner @dslextreme.com"
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 8:05:53 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints

Hi Jerry,

I had the rod ends on my PT 40 replace by the GMC truck center in Oakland. They didnt seem to have problems finding the parts though...
Im away from home now, but will be back in a few days, if you want I can look up the part number and let you know. That is if the numbers are on the RO.

HTH, Joe

On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 12:07 PM, jburgessx2 <"jburgessx2@yahoo.com"> wrote:

Pete,

Thanks for the lead. I've contacted A to Z and I haven't got very far yet (I'm pushing the issue). A to Z claimed they don't carry Wanderlodge stuff and to contact Holland in San Diego. I've emailed A to Z back and let him know I'm not looking for coach parts - I'm looking for chassis parts, which they should have. I'm awaiting his reply now.

I did contact Holland to see if they did have parts. The parts guy who answered the phone had never heard of a tie rod and had no idea what it was. I guess I'm getting old - even my wife (non mechanic) has heard of a tie rod before! If I get some good info I'll post it so others have it.

If anyone else has a lead on chassis parts (tie rods/boots for the front end) or has the part number, I would appreciate the info.

Jerry
85 PT40

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Pete Masterson wrote:
>
> I don't have the part numbers, but the Blue Bird school bus folks,
> either the plant in Ft. Valley or one of the several regional
> distributors is very likely to carry the part.
>
> Indeed, when I needed a drag link (tie rod), I was able to get one
> from A to Z Bus (A BB school bus distb.) in Sacramento, CA.
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA

> aeonix1@...

>
>
>
> On Apr 14, 2009, at 4:42 PM, jburgessx2 wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have the part number for the tie rod ends for an 85
> > PT40? And, any idea where I can buy them? Mine are nearly shot -
> > there is no boot left and it seems a danger to drive without. So,
> > I'm rushed to find new ones so I can get on the road in a few weeks.
> >
> > Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Jerry
> > 85 PT40
> >
>

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