yOnKiNaToR

it seems like one f'in thing after another with my car...*takes breath* ok, tie rod is f'ed on one side and the mechanic at the garage said he can't align it. he says i need an outer tie rod.

should i go about buying the whole tie rod or just the end? i'm on a budget and if i can get away with it, i'd choose just the tie rod end, but will the car still be unalignable with just an end?

i could just trust the mechanic and just buy the end but i wanted some feedback from you guys. you know how mechanics are.

951dc5

what is a tie rod?

fe519

what do you mean he can not align it? if anything, just go buy the tie rod ends, its pretty cheap. i dont know what problem you have. but ususally the boot gets ripped and people change the tie rod ends, but im not sure if thats your case.

Hawkze_2.3

Honestly, just get under there and look at it yourself. See what boots are ripped (if any) and inspect those parts and replace them if you need to. Sounds a little wierd, though with the alignment thing .....

yOnKiNaToR

well, when you have a worn tie rod, you can shake the wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock. that means with excessive play like that, your alignment won't stay. you're toe constantly changes. i think i'll just get the ends. thanks guys.