artsvettes73

I'd get a second opinion if you can't check them yourself. Stealerships pull this all the time. They aren't satisfied with just a 75.00 alignment job. They can't eat lobster at that price. I would like to have a dollar for all the good parts they replace.

02redv6stang

That's definitely overpriced! I paid like $150 for my outer ends and an alignment at my local dealer just a few months ago.

808muscle

I just helped a freind install the outer tie rod ends. He got them from rockauto.com for cheap. Install was not difficult at all. I would do it yourself or move on to another shop.

Derf00

Wow, that's a lot! I'd love to see the parts/labor break down for that!

What made them check out the tie-rods? Did you complain about a steering issue?

The Outer tierods are hella easy. The inner ones may require a special tool like one of these

https://www.google.com/search?q=ford...dress&tbm=shop

Regardless, an alignment is 70-90 from a dealer, you can get the Motorcraft brand Tie rods from Rock Auto for about $140 for both inners and outers or buy whatever brand you want for a little less. At most $230 if you DIY. That includes the alignment by the ford shop.

ThaiCobra

Thanks guys.

I think I'll just do it myself. They told me about it while the were doing the "works" package.

There is a little steering wheel shake once I go over 60mph. I'm guessing that is related?

Derf00

Depends, 60mph is the harmonic frequency of tires... meaning, if your tires are out of balance, 60-65 mph is the speed they start to shake at.

How's the balance of the tires? I'd check there first. You can also check the tie-rods yourself. Jack one front tire off the ground. Grab the tire towards the front and rear of the car (your left and right) and shake it left and right. There should be no movement. Any movement is a tie rod issue.

Do the same on the other side. If it's solid, then you could be looking at tires being out of balance or another issue.

Here's a vid on it.

roegs

I just put new outer tie rod ends on my '09 GT (82k miles) while replacing the lower control arms. I purchased Moog ends from Rock Auto as I wanted ends that had a grease zerk on them. Do yourself a favor and purchase / rent a tie rod end removal tool from Auto Zone (or other parts store). It makes removal a piece of cake - mine were in there pretty tight, and I just got tired of trying other methods to get them out.

S stang

Do it your self ,not to hard get a how to do book and have fun learning .