Anyone know of a place around independence that I can get some ti-rods for cheap brand new??? Would like advanced auto have them or would i have to go though ford or something????


thanks

Matt

I'm going through ford...I need a lot of parts for my car to make it run like new again

Yes, Advance Auto Parts usually has tie rod ends. The web site is PartsAmerica.com

get advanced auto ones, they usaully have something with a lifetime warraunty, and a 1 yr warraunty.. I always get lifetime and keep receipts

Just make sure you ask twice for the tie-rod ENDS. I mumbled it and they sold me tie rods. That was expensive ...

cool cool thanks guys how much do they usally go for??? Cause I really need them soon everytime I turn the wheel it pops and everything! I might be getting a newer car soon so I dont want to get them if there really expensive!

Matt

When tie-rod ends go bad, they usually don't pop or make noise. Usually, you get uneven tire wear or sloppy steering from a bad tie-rod. To test for a bad tie-rod end, jack up the car (safely) so that the front wheel is off the ground, and see if there is any "play" or "slop" when trying to move the wheel side-to-side like it was making a turn.

Tie rod ends are fairly inexpensive - $30 or so. Plus, the car will need an alignment after the tie-rod end was replaced. (Or a do-it-yourself toe-in/out adjustment, but I'd just recommend an alignment.)

A popping noise around corners could be half-shaft or drive-axle CV joint(s) that is(are) going bad. Here's a thread that talked about CV joints and boots and noises: CV joints /boots

I'm not saying it's definitely CV joints, but usually a failed tie-rod doesn't make noise. Maybe you should have a mechanic look at it???

If it's a "pop pop pop pop" it's the CV joints. If it's a single clunk, might be your struts ... (mine was)