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Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints
04-15-2009, 09:29
Post: #6
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints
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
> >
> >
> >
>
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Messages In This Thread
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints - jburgessx2 - 04-14-2009, 11:42
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints - Pete Masterson - 04-14-2009, 11:51
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints - jburgessx2 - 04-15-2009, 07:07
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints - Stephen Birtles - 04-15-2009, 07:46
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints - Pete Masterson - 04-15-2009, 08:39
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints - timvasqz - 04-15-2009 09:29
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints - Chuck Wheeler - 04-15-2009, 10:34
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints - birdshill123 - 04-15-2009, 13:03
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints - jgarner @dslextreme.com - 04-15-2009, 15:05
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints - Jerry Burgess - 04-15-2009, 17:27
Tie rod ends/boots/ball joints - Pete Masterson - 04-16-2009, 03:49



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