Can I get cheap outer tie rods to last me one year
My outer tie rods are bad. Steering makes some noise and vehicle is shaky. Can I get by with cheap version tie rods from rockauto.com. I need to last them a year. I drive for Uber and a Limo Service and drive about 5000 miles a month. Will cheap tie rods be OK or should I get the best ones out there
My car has 115000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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If you decide to get tie rods from an aftermarket supplier they should be good enough quality to last more than a year. They should meet or exceed factory specifications.
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How long do tie rods last? Tie rods can last for several years. In fact, you may never have to replace your tie rods. The conditions you drive in play a large role in the lifespan of tie rods.
What causes a tie rod to break or go bad? Tie rods can go bad due to normal wear and tear and harsh road conditions. Often times the cause of tie rod failure is the lack of lubrication. Road hazards like potholes, bumps in the road or hitting the curb too hard can shorten the life of tie rod ends.
In general, most vehicle manufacturers recommend having your tie rods checked every 15,000 miles to ensure they`re in good working condition.
Tie rods can last for years and years and some car owners may never have to replace them at all, but their longevity can be affected by certain driving conditions. Driving obstacles like potholes, poor road conditions or even minor accidents can cause tie rods to work incorrectly.
Even though front end work may become quite frequent as a vehicle ages, tie rod replacement is not an expensive repair. Most tie rods will cost between $40 and $120 with inner tie rods more expensive than outers. Some cars have tie rods where inner and outer tie rods are sold together as an assembly.
Typically, it costs around $185 to $305 in total, with the new tie rod part costing about $40 to $120 and labor costing around $145 to $185. However, cost estimates can vary from vehicle to vehicle as well as based on which tie rod needs replacement. Tie rods have two parts — the inner tie rod and the outer tie rod.
We recommend replacing both the inner and outer tie rod together as a set. You can run into issues like a worn or loose nut, stripped threads, or a worn or torn boot that can cause problems while driving.
Because the tie rods link the steering wheel to the front wheels, steering problems can be a symptom of a loose or damaged tie rod. Common signs include a steering wheel that shakes or vibrates and looseness or excessive play in the steering wheel. The vibration typically becomes worse as you accelerate or turn.
Tie rods have two main components, which are the outer tie rod and the inner tie rod. Both are connected by ball joints that are greased and protected. The most common problem that affects tie rods are that they tend to get loose and worn out over time.
In the worst case scenario when a tie rod completely fails, the wheel will break free of the steering assembly which then causes the vehicle to lose the ability to steer. At the first sign of any wear to the tie rods, steering is already at risk and the vehicle is not safe to drive.
Because tie rods are used every time you steer your vehicle, they are susceptible to damage and wear. Normal wear and tear can cause a tie rod to fail; driving hazards like potholes and accidents can also cause damage to a tie rod.
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Can I get cheap outer tie rods to last me one year
ANSWER : If you decide to get tie rods from an aftermarket supplier they should be good enough quality to last more than a year. They should meet or exceed factory specifications.
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