Tie Rod Replacement?
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Drifting
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From: Columbus, OH
Tie Rod Replacement?
I was changing my sway bars and noticed some moderate rust on my tie rods. There is no wiggle in them when I tug on the wheel. Do you think they warrant replacement? If so, anyone ever tackle this job? I've read Chevy's service manual, and it doesn't look too bad... I'd rather not pay a mechanic for the tie rod labor, just an alignment. The car has 57k miles and the rods have much more rust than anything else under there 
By the way, I will be tracking the car in June...
Here is the front driver's
Here is the rear passenger.
By the way, I will be tracking the car in June...
Here is the front driver's
Here is the rear passenger.
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From: Bartlett IL
I would just spray oil or paint on them just so they are still adjustible. (don't rust solid) The thing I would be worried about, espicaly auto-x'ing is those plastic sway bar end links. Get the 04 zo6 aluminum ones. I think they are about $15 a piece 
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Drifting
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From: Columbus, OH
Originally Posted by turboc5
I would just spray oil or paint on them just so they are still adjustible. (don't rust solid) The thing I would be worried about, espicaly auto-x'ing is those plastic sway bar end links. Get the 04 zo6 aluminum ones. I think they are about $15 a piece
