Front outer tie rod suggestions
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Racer
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From: Hugo MN
Front outer tie rod suggestions
When my car was on a lift recently I noticed a little play in the left front outer tie rod end. I can get OEM replacements thru my local Chevrolet dealership @ 10% over cost which is $178/each vs Moog Extremes @ $80/each. I believe the Moog's need to be greased whereas the OEM's are sealed.
I would like to hear from others on what they used for replacements and if they used non OEM, did they run into any fitment issues, would they recommend, etc.
Also, would you replace both the left and right at the same time even though the right appears to be fine.
Thanks for any insight you can provide!
I would like to hear from others on what they used for replacements and if they used non OEM, did they run into any fitment issues, would they recommend, etc.
Also, would you replace both the left and right at the same time even though the right appears to be fine.
Thanks for any insight you can provide!
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
When my car was on a lift recently I noticed a little play in the left front outer tie rod end. I can get OEM replacements thru my local Chevrolet dealership @ 10% over cost which is $178/each vs Moog Extremes @ $80/each. I believe the Moog's need to be greased whereas the OEM's are sealed.
I would like to hear from others on what they used for replacements and if they used non OEM, did they run into any fitment issues, would they recommend, etc.
Also, would you replace both the left and right at the same time even though the right appears to be fine.
Thanks for any insight you can provide!
I would like to hear from others on what they used for replacements and if they used non OEM, did they run into any fitment issues, would they recommend, etc.
Also, would you replace both the left and right at the same time even though the right appears to be fine.
Thanks for any insight you can provide!
Last edited by UM Rebel; Aug 1, 2016 at 03:58 PM.
Instructor
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From: Phoenix Az.
I picked up a pair of Duralast at the local AutoZone for $35 each. They are Federal Mogul, and it's stamped right on the parts. They have zerk firings and castle nuts with cotter pins, as I would expect. I don't get that AC Delco thing.
Now I just need to get them installed.
I want to know why I can't find outer rears from a good source, for a decent price. It seems to be all Chinese junk, or going to GM and paying a ton of money for the entire tie rod. The rears are just a bit longer than the fronts. Why can't we find them for a good price? Or, is it me?
S.C.
Now I just need to get them installed.
I want to know why I can't find outer rears from a good source, for a decent price. It seems to be all Chinese junk, or going to GM and paying a ton of money for the entire tie rod. The rears are just a bit longer than the fronts. Why can't we find them for a good price? Or, is it me?
S.C.
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From: Del Boca Vista FL
I picked up a pair of Duralast at the local AutoZone for $35 each. They are Federal Mogul, and it's stamped right on the parts. They have zerk firings and castle nuts with cotter pins, as I would expect. I don't get that AC Delco thing.
Now I just need to get them installed.
I want to know why I can't find outer rears from a good source, for a decent price. It seems to be all Chinese junk, or going to GM and paying a ton of money for the entire tie rod. The rears are just a bit longer than the fronts. Why can't we find them for a good price? Or, is it me?
S.C.
Now I just need to get them installed.
I want to know why I can't find outer rears from a good source, for a decent price. It seems to be all Chinese junk, or going to GM and paying a ton of money for the entire tie rod. The rears are just a bit longer than the fronts. Why can't we find them for a good price? Or, is it me?
S.C.
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From: Phoenix Az.
So, I guess when it's time to do the job, it's off to the local Chebby dealer I go, for the expensive stuff.
S.C.
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From: Del Boca Vista FL
I picked up a pair of Duralast at the local AutoZone for $35 each. They are Federal Mogul, and it's stamped right on the parts. They have zerk firings and castle nuts with cotter pins, as I would expect. I don't get that AC Delco thing.
Now I just need to get them installed.
I want to know why I can't find outer rears from a good source, for a decent price. It seems to be all Chinese junk, or going to GM and paying a ton of money for the entire tie rod. The rears are just a bit longer than the fronts. Why can't we find them for a good price? Or, is it me?
S.C.
Now I just need to get them installed.
I want to know why I can't find outer rears from a good source, for a decent price. It seems to be all Chinese junk, or going to GM and paying a ton of money for the entire tie rod. The rears are just a bit longer than the fronts. Why can't we find them for a good price? Or, is it me?
S.C.
Last edited by BADBIRDCAGE; Aug 2, 2016 at 10:56 AM.