tie-rod end links
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Bedford TX
tie-rod end links
Ok, I'm confused. Gonna change the end-links on my 02 C5. Looks simple enough. Just back off the locking nut, screw the old one off, put the new one on, and put the locking nut back. plan on getting an alignment after I'm done. Question is are all 4 the same? Dealer says there's a front link and a rear link. One auto parts store says all 4 are the same. Also should I change the inner link also? Rear looks pretty simple, front not so much.
Instructor
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From: Lees Summit Missouri
Typically the outer tie rods are the ones that will wear and develop excessive play, thus not getting a consistent wheel alignment. Also, if you have lowered your car, there are special tie rod ends that are made specifically lowered vehicles.
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Racer
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From: Bedford TX
I did lower it but only on stock bolts. Not sure if that makes any difference. Don't road race it, just street driving.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '15
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From: San Antonio Texas
Just found out I need new tie rod ends. Plan to change out inner and outer. Any advantage to using Moog vs GM vs the Amazon specials? Also, anything to change on the rear suspension while I'm at it?
