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Tie rods need replacement--driveable? 200 1989

posted by  DougC on  Tue Jan 10 16:34 CST 2006
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I agree that you might as well fix everything that is actually bad. If the tie rods are bad, they should be replaced. It might be due for rear a-arm bushings, especially if they are original with over 100k and were stressed when replacing the strut inserts. Find an honest mechanic to assess the front end. Sometimes it's worth getting it done once and for all, by replacing all the marginal parts. On the other hand, some of the parts might be able to safely go many more miles. It's tough to say without giving it a close inspection. One bushing that very well could have many thousands of miles left in it is typically the front a-arm bushing. There are two total, one on each side. They usually last much longer than the rear a-arm bushings. Good thing too, because they can be tough to get out of the a-arm.
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Thanks for all the help. DougC. 1981 242 Brick Off Blocks, Turbo bars and wheels, M46. 1990 245, auto, 113k. 1993 245, M47, 154k.






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