Inner or outter tie rod

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Dec 17, 2011 | 02:29 AM

vasquezgno

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Inner or outter tie rod

How do i know which one went bad, I know there is play when i have the car lifted up and have the wheel turned to either 9 or 3 oclock while i shake it. Should i change both just to be safe or just the one that is bad. i know one is harder to do than the other and where should i buy the tie rods. Is this something i should buy oem or any substitutes just as good? thanks hope to heard some answers.

Dec 17, 2011 | 04:00 AM

Billman250

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Just look at is as you shake it. it will be clear which is bad.

Dec 17, 2011 | 04:58 AM

vasquezgno

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Should I just buy this piece from the dealer?

Dec 17, 2011 | 11:12 AM

Billman250

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yes, but verify first. I'm sure both are not bad unless it was in an accident.

Dec 17, 2011 | 11:30 AM

xyster

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Nothing to really go bad on the inner it is just threaded rod but the outer has the ball joint in it and that could be bad. Have you varified that it is not the wheel bearing?