Possible to change just tie-rod ends or whole assembly?

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Aug 27, 2012 | 03:44 AM

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FUBU

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Possible to change just tie-rod ends or whole assembly?

Hi everyone,
Is it possible to just change the tie-rod ends or is it a must to take the whole assembly?
Whole assembly is about 240 USD and the tie-rod ends are 25 bucks.

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Many thanks.

Aug 27, 2012 | 12:20 PM

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Re: Possible to change just tie-rod ends or whole assembly?

Since they just screw on you should be able to replace just the tie rod ends. Take a measurement of the length of the tie rod and make it the same with the new rod end.....

Dont forget the loctite!!
Then have your alignment checked.

Aug 27, 2012 | 12:38 PM

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Re: Possible to change just tie-rod ends or whole assembly?

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Originally Posted by MikeR

Since they just screw on you should be able to replace just the tie rod ends. Take a measurement of the length of the tie rod and make it the same with the new rod end.....

Dont forget the loctite!!
Then have your alignment checked.

It feels like I have a bit of a front end sway when driving. Always have to parry with steeringwheel. I have hade the wheels aligned before so I guess the tie rod ends are faulty. Fairly easy to change?