lmike6453

Hey I need a front left tie rod and was wondering if you would recommend a certain brand or just like a generic Pepboys/Autozone one?

dpetro1

there are some good aftermarket companies like moog, im sure would be fine. oem is gonna be your best bet though. side note, i think its recommended to replace the tie rods as a pair and get an alignment

josh's ep3

turboteg2nv

Thanks for adding your own original input, Josh.

Aftermarket tie rods are fine, this isn't a part which requires fine mechanical tolerances.

beavis

Its is a important part in your suspension. If you buy a junk one and it breaks good chance your gonna do alot of damage to your car. I see it everyday in my shop. Buy a OEM Honda, it will last longer.

josh's ep3

Oh you know me Just thought I'd back up a good comment lol.

turboteg2nv

Thanks Beavis.

No worries Josh

beavis

Thats my 2 cents, Cant ever go wrong with OEM honda

prejdmlude

oem.

vick2121

i have 2 stock tie rods with 35k miles . lmk text me faster response 760-540-6071.

kobeballer96

i just bought 2 outer tie rods from napa and 2 lower ball joints. junk? lol

lmike6453

Ty guys for the info after some research I'm going to go with a midgrade $25(Mechanic's Price) outer tie rod.

DaveSi677

OEM is always best but I don't think aftermarket ones are going to be that terrible...

lmike6453

Yea I hope not lol but since I do my own labor it's only a $25 risk

beavis

Or it breaking off and ripping the suspension off and possibly total the car if you lose control of the car on the highway. Not trying to rain on your parade but ive actually seen it many times.

josh's ep3

Lol, happened to my buddies B18C EG hatch haha. The story was, right after he hit vtec the damn wheel popped off lol! I was like damn, now that's some beast vtec haha.

beavis

HAHAHA that **** hit hard.lol

lmike6453

lol i told my buddy that's a mechanic that has a selection of generic brand names "just get me the best generic name that you would feel comfortable putting on your car or i'll get it oem"
dude is almost 50 years old and has owned a repair garage since his 20's so I trust his word

but damn you got me scared now

beavis

Yeah there is certain ones but not too many unfortunately

lmike6453

Ok I just found out the brand name...it's Spicer
What's your take on it?

SlimDC5

Have you honestly seen that happen because of an aftermarket tie rod end failing?

jdmwannabee

i seriously doubt it...

wd.m

definitely want to get something reputable when it comes too suspension parts. name brands dont matter as much as product. tie rod failing can do some serious damage.

DCFIVER

Youve actually seen it many times,Huh?? LMAO ur a turd. Dont listen to this tool. He's 22 years young and still lying to impress people. After marke tierod will be just fine. Worst case scenario you'll get with an aftermarket tie rod is it doesnt fit right. In which case i'd send it back and try another.

ViPeR_930

If you're lowered look into inverted tie rods to improve steering.