when to replace outer tie rod.
12-12-2013, 12:40 PM
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when to replace outer tie rod.
Replaced the inner/out rods on my civic... NO wiggle or play what so over. but the passenger side "end" on my integra will wiggle as if you're screwing it in ! is this normal ?. I replaced the outer on the driver side and it does wiggle in a (clockwise sense) a little but not nearly as much as the other. I'm going to replace it anyway I'm just wondering... the boot's not ripped at all and afaik the "end" was replaced last year's November.
12-12-2013, 01:27 PM
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Re: when to replace outer tie rod.
I had my passenger side replaced a year ago, but I was still losing alignments after autocrossing, ended up replacing my driver side outer tie rod a few months ago and I havent been losing alignment after autocrosses since. When I say losing alignment, I mean, after an autox, my integra the car would go left instead of straight.
Like yours my boot wasnt torn, but I don't recall getting much wiggle.
Like yours my boot wasnt torn, but I don't recall getting much wiggle.
12-12-2013, 03:36 PM
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Re: when to replace outer tie rod.
well the damn thing was over 100$ at the dealership lol no I never cheap out on this thing it's a time attack car. but just have to let jamb nut soak in wd-40 for a bit imo it has too much play I drove the car down the road a few days ago just for fun b4 I stored it and started working on it had a terrible wobble so I'm looking into that currently. thx guys
12-14-2013, 05:46 AM
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Re: when to replace outer tie rod.
my pass side rod is hopelessly jammed, mustve tagged a curb or somethin so ordered new inner/outer raybestos from fleabay $25 total.
got the other side adjusted so it dont pull so hard.
so what's the deal with the pricey special tool?
says here i just need a couple wrenches?
http://111.imagebam.com/download/kjG...3/page0655.jpg
got the other side adjusted so it dont pull so hard.
so what's the deal with the pricey special tool?
says here i just need a couple wrenches?
http://111.imagebam.com/download/kjG...3/page0655.jpg
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12-14-2013, 06:53 AM
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I don't see how you'd do it without the tool unless the front lower control arm was off along with everything else. it's 50$ around here I don't have it as I have never done it myself yet. I paid a garage to do it on the civic cause I had school and needed it ready for the winter asap. I've had bad experiences with part store replacement parts them not fitting or braking in a matter of weeks lol I swear by OEM Honda parts 
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