Front left Wheel loose... need advice.
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Drifting
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Front left Wheel loose... need advice.
The front left wheel is loose when I pull it back & forth. (right side is tight). It looks like the inner arm? (attached to the rack & pinion) . Sorry, that I don't know the name, but it is the part that is covered by a boot on outside of the R&P. I know that this will wear my tire out quickly. I want to replace it, but need to know if I should just go OEM, or something aftermarket? Also, what the Heck is it called. inner rocker arm? Anyways, opinions would be helpful. thanks.
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Re: Front left Wheel loose... need advice. (dbwade36)
It sounds to me like it's a loose tie-rod end. That's nothing to mess around with either. I was in a '65 Impala that had one break at speed. I'd repair that ASAP :yesnod:
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Re: Front left Wheel loose... need advice. (dbwade36)
well...I have been reading your posts with great interest and sympathy. Sounds like you are having as much fun as I am. My latest mod......I find my car on the rack at a transmission shop. :lol:
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Re: Front left Wheel loose... need advice. (Southern Comfort)
Yes, that's it! Inner Tie Rod. So, I guess I will get that fixed ASAP. Should I just go OEM, or aftermarket? Does Summit sell them?
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Re: Front left Wheel loose... need advice. (dbwade36)
:cheers: I think you may be referring to the tie rod...it is the straight link from the steering rack to the wheel(knuckle).
Yes, it should be repalced fairly soon if it is very noticeable..shouldn't be that much $
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Yes, it should be repalced fairly soon if it is very noticeable..shouldn't be that much $
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Re: Front left Wheel loose... need advice. (vinnies87)
Update: GM wanted $113 for the Inner Tie Rod. I found it at Kragen for $57 & I get a 10% military discount there, so about $50 for the part. I will need the 4 wheel alignment after install of rod, so found a place that will charge $70 & a friend gave me a 50% off coupon on alignment at that shop- SO, the bottom line is good news: Part $50, Alignment $35. Grand total to fix problem $85. (must say, it is better than what Firestone wanted. If they ordered the part & installed it, & did alignment, they wanted $340! Outrageous! $120 for an alignment is BS, even if it is a Vette.
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