hey, my tie rod is loose. any idea how much a shop is going to charge to fix it? kinda strapped for cash until i get my tax return. any help would be awesome!!! thans guys

 

Probaly going to charge you about half an hour labor plus an alignment and parts. Your looking at probaly between 100 and 200 high estimate. If you know someone that is mechanicly inclined they're not that hard to put in.

 

haynes manual = 20 bucks Do it your self if you can

 

First of all, you may want to check if there was a factor defect in the tie rod end. Mine did, all that you need is the VIN and go to the place you bought the car from and find out. (normally they would go bad at about 30,000 ot 40,000 mile, + or - amount of daily driving).

The only thing is, I would definately get it aligned the same day you install the tie rod (at least don't drive it very far (-10 miles ).

It shouldn't be too bad depending on the garage. Don't go to the dealer, $80 /hr.

 

I took my 96 Avenger to a Spitzer Dodge for diagnosis of ginding noise and a pull to the left....turns out the front left hub and the front tie rods were bad. Total cost $562.....have to pay $280 to bring her home tomorrowand the rest in 2 weeks.

 

Boy I'm good at diagnosing over the internet I was right on with that one ....