How important is OEM for Tie Rod replacement?
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How important is OEM for Tie Rod replacement?
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I'm playing catch-up and trying to make my car 100% safe.I have spent close to $3,000 on my 150k Miles 2010 ex so far. Needed major oil leak fixed. Suspension work. Front timing cover gasket seal kit, timing cover gasket set, control arm ball joint (both sides), strut and coil spring assembly, stabilizer bar link kit all sides front and rear, shock absorber, abs speed sensor, 2 new tires, alignment, radiator hose replacement, thermostat, new coolant. Anyway I'm very frustrated with repair shops around here. It seems they all want to charge the upper end of the repair scale for labor, won't let you give them parts ,(even OEM) and honestly do kinda sloppy work. This last one they did not put plastic covers and screws back on right. They clamped down the cover for the coils improperly pinching a cable in a weird way. Were these severe things that would cause catestrophic failure? Probably not but to me if your charging the upper limit of the repair scale you should get quality repairs where the mechanic pays attention to detail.
The last thing mentioned by this repair shop is that the ties rights are "slightly worn".
I'm long on time and extremely short on funds now, so if these get repaired I'll have to either find a nice and honest mechanic (don't think this is possible as I've gone to 10 mechanics in my area and all rip me off), or I will have to do the work. I looked at the videos for how to replace these and think I can handle it (although there are these plastic shields around the tire I'm not confident on how to get off). Also have to hope I can rent the special tool for free.
Unfortunately I can't work on my car in my condos it's against association rules. So I would have to go to a diy mechanic place that lets you either rent a stall for $15 an hour, $115 for the day or a bay with lift for $28.50 an hour, $215 for the day.
Do I need to go OEM on these parts or are auto zone, oriely parts okay?
Sorry for lengthy write up but sorta wanted everyone to have all the info for best recommendation.
I'm playing catch-up and trying to make my car 100% safe.I have spent close to $3,000 on my 150k Miles 2010 ex so far. Needed major oil leak fixed. Suspension work. Front timing cover gasket seal kit, timing cover gasket set, control arm ball joint (both sides), strut and coil spring assembly, stabilizer bar link kit all sides front and rear, shock absorber, abs speed sensor, 2 new tires, alignment, radiator hose replacement, thermostat, new coolant. Anyway I'm very frustrated with repair shops around here. It seems they all want to charge the upper end of the repair scale for labor, won't let you give them parts ,(even OEM) and honestly do kinda sloppy work. This last one they did not put plastic covers and screws back on right. They clamped down the cover for the coils improperly pinching a cable in a weird way. Were these severe things that would cause catestrophic failure? Probably not but to me if your charging the upper limit of the repair scale you should get quality repairs where the mechanic pays attention to detail.
The last thing mentioned by this repair shop is that the ties rights are "slightly worn".
I'm long on time and extremely short on funds now, so if these get repaired I'll have to either find a nice and honest mechanic (don't think this is possible as I've gone to 10 mechanics in my area and all rip me off), or I will have to do the work. I looked at the videos for how to replace these and think I can handle it (although there are these plastic shields around the tire I'm not confident on how to get off). Also have to hope I can rent the special tool for free.
Unfortunately I can't work on my car in my condos it's against association rules. So I would have to go to a diy mechanic place that lets you either rent a stall for $15 an hour, $115 for the day or a bay with lift for $28.50 an hour, $215 for the day.
Do I need to go OEM on these parts or are auto zone, oriely parts okay?
Sorry for lengthy write up but sorta wanted everyone to have all the info for best recommendation.
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Re: How important is OEM for Tie Rod replacement?
Don't buy the made in Chiyna junk and you should be okay on the rod ends. I haven't had much luck with Moog for ball joint applications, maybe steer clear.
The problem with a DIY for this particular part is the need for an alignment afterwards. A tiny adjustment the wrong way and best case the car eats tires, worst case it drives like complete garbage and is unstable and causes a crash.
The problem with a DIY for this particular part is the need for an alignment afterwards. A tiny adjustment the wrong way and best case the car eats tires, worst case it drives like complete garbage and is unstable and causes a crash.
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