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tie rod ends...inner/outer? Indpt. suspension/beam axle??

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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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So the tire guy says that he replaced the tires but he can't do my alignment because the tie rod ends are shot.
I usually do my own stuff, but I see that there are inner tie rod ends and outer tie rod ends....independent suspension straight beam....I don't really know what I need? Do I need to rent a puller?

The guy said he will do the work for $100 parts and $59 labor....The tie rod ends are anywhere from $35-$75 each...Maybe just better to let him?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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He can get parts cheaper than you can, but, I would ask him just what the warranty was on parts he got, and installed. Being that you are two wheel drive, you have independent front suspension, so you will have both inner, and outer tie rod ends. (with a sleeve in the middle.) If that's all he thinks is bad, and his warranty terms seem reasonable. Let him do it.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffress77
I don't really know what I need?

You need this for starters. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...e-manuals.html


And for that/those prices, let him do it.
 
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