Lower tie rod question
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Lower tie rod question
My front passenger tie rod has started to loosen and I'm wondering if there are any aftermarket tie rod setups out there that may be a little stronger than factory. Also, do I need to replace the entire rack and pinion or could I just buy a new tie rod?
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There are inner and outer tie rods. No you dont have to replace the steering rack. Both are replaceable.
Whiteline makes outers as part of their roll center correction kit and Moonface makes inners and outers.
Not sure if companies such as Moog have EVO replacements yet but certainly the dealer would.
Whiteline makes outers as part of their roll center correction kit and Moonface makes inners and outers.
Not sure if companies such as Moog have EVO replacements yet but certainly the dealer would.
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This whole suspension this has got me all types of confused. I went to get an alignment and they tech showed me where it was lose and moving. I am looking at getting coilovers but I need to fix those tie rods frost. I googled tie rods for Eco and found nothing at all.
I'll check out the whiteline setup. Thanks
I'll check out the whiteline setup. Thanks
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What you might need are the tie rod ENDS, thats different than the tie rod itself. There are companies that make aftermarket outers, but for the inners I dont think so. Could be wrong. If you replace the inners you will have to remove the boot and all that fun stuff.
The inner tie rod end might be incorporated into the tie rod itself, btw.
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If this is beyond your abilities then have it put back on a lift and do the same search.
My experience is that when one tie rod end is shot the other is soon to follow. So, if you find one bad you might as well replace both.