Tie Rods - Help

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  1. Feb 16, 2010 at 2:09 PM #1
    eortiz

    eortiz New Member

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    What's up !!
    I have tie rods issues :( the passenger side is clacking and needs replacing.
    Has anybody changed their own tie rods and where did you buy? Is it difficult?
    Do I have to change both sides?
    I have 82K miles on my Wolf.
     
  2. Feb 16, 2010 at 6:38 PM #2
    ALABAMA MSRT8

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    good luck wit that.
     
  3. Feb 17, 2010 at 8:24 AM #3
    eortiz

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    ??? Is this tricky to change out?
     
  4. Feb 21, 2010 at 8:39 AM #4
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    Tie Rods all done - bought them at Advance Auto for 55 - a little high but I couln't wait - The task was basic but I don't have air tools like I seen on you tube so it was a little hard removing the nut and popping off the old rod from the kinuckle - but overall it was a simple procedure and what a difference on the ride - awesome !! Should of do this long time ago -
    Now I need to find a good location for a wheel alignment.
     
  5. Feb 21, 2010 at 8:41 AM #5
    1bad4dr

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    What led you to replacing the tie rods??? Vibration? Noise?

    Glad it was an easy task. :)
     
  6. Feb 21, 2010 at 5:28 PM #6
    eortiz

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    Noise as I hit bumps -- I took the steering wheel and move it quickly right to left and it was clanking - I replaced the tie rods yesterday - did a wheel alignment today - my baby drives like new - she has 82K miles on her -
     
  7. Feb 21, 2010 at 5:40 PM #7
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    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    sweet.
     
  8. Feb 21, 2010 at 8:04 PM #8
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    I am Ready..I got 3 sets tie rods ends for 20 bucks NEW..Yeah there Oem..but for that $$ I am good!! With 14000 miles on Car..and tight as the original's are..I suspect I am OK for awhile...