The local Chrysler dealer says that my front inner tie rods need to be replaced, but Chrysler only sells the whole assembly which is upwards of $800.

I've looked all over and for some reason I can't find the Chrysler replacement part of just the inner tie rods. Can anyone confirm that a Mercedes SLK tie rod would fit?

Thanks.

 

These guys sell only the whole assembly also:

05 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Tie Rod Assembly - Steering - Lemfoerder - PartsGeek

Don't know where they're made.

 

here it is at rockauto for $169 :
2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE Tie Rod Assembly (inner & outer)

WELCOME TO THE FORUM !

 

If you hit something hard enough to bend the inner tie rod, I would suggest replacing the whole drag link.
Here is the OEM drag link assembly: Here is an aftermarket that I have installed on an SLK when I worked at a MB dealer: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrysler-Crossfire-Transverse-Center-Drag-Link-Outer-Tie-Rods-Assembly-5098996AA-/120695242266?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACrossfire&hash=item1c19ff3e1a&vxp=mtr

 

No choice. It doesn't separate. If you bend any piece of the Drag link the whole thing has to be replaced because it is one unit.

 

I just had the entire tie rod assembly (Rock Auto = $169) replaced. App. $220 installation plus $89 alignment. Base Crossfire; 131K miles (shooting for 300k). Go Rock Auto.

 

Mine just started to get a little loose @54k Good timing!

 

Cant wait to get mine from rock auto....im a few honeybuns from the big 100....everything has been going wrong with my baby lately...but shes a trooper....no problems till now and shes 11......im proud of her....now its time to pamper her...ordering this tie rod and some kyb shocks....thats just the half of it....but she is close to being healthy again

 

Seems like over kill for a worn tie rod end. Why do they want to sell you the whole assembly when all other cars Mercedes included sell just the end. 25.00 end or 250.00 assembly, that's a no brainer. Can you not inspect the tie rod end and get one for a 2004 SLK-320 ?

 

27.00 at Pelican parts on the net for a Lemfolder tie rod end, whats wrong with that ?

 

My mistake the inner tie rod end (different from outer) I discovered my mistake. you do need whole assembly because inner tie rod does not come off. Srry

 

So has anyone actually used these?

I have a bad end, and am thinking of just replacing the whole thing - I understand this includes all tie rod ends, etc - is that right?

NTB wants $450 for it - but I wonder, does that include, perhaps, items not included here?

 

I am currently in the middle of this job,..having trouble getting the old assemble off...we removed the nuts and are banging on it but it doesn't seem to want to come apart..is there a link to a thread somewhere for the service procedure? Thanks...I'll monitor for the answer as it is in the air as we speak..

 

Don't be hammering on it or you might end up needing more than the tie rod assembly.You can download the service manual here. It will tell you how to remove it in the steering section. https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ollection.html

 

Thanks, we ended up using a impact type pickle fork and the parts released their hold. We added a new steering stabilizer while we were under it. I am at an alignment shop now waiting for it. Tracked nice on the way here. Peace

 

Any DIY on how to replace the drag link section?

Here is a link.

 

This part on Rock Auto states it was made for EU market. Will this work?