Tie Rod End
 

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****ttt no. first of all, tie rod ends are around $20 for outers, and aroudn $35-40 for inners. secondly, both of them are cake to do yourself, but a shop shouldn't charge you more than an hour, plus an alignment

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oh, well they didnt even include the alignment i dont believe. So i will make sure to take her somewhere else. Is it safe to drive it for a week or so until i can get it done.

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that all depends on how bad it really is. if its just barely starting to get loose, you should be fine. but if its ready to fall out of its own socket, you shouldn't drive it.

if you have access to a jack, jack up that wheel from underneath the control arm. then when it's in the air, shake the tire from side to side, and corner to corner. if it's really loose, you'll be able to feel it.

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I dont think its terrible because im just swerving a little bit. But i wont drive it to hard or to often until next week then.

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got a link to what i need to buy?

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couldn't tell ya. there is more than 1 part that could be bad. he could be trying to swindle you, you could have broken sway bar links. you should take a look for yourself, maybe take some pictures and post them here. also try what i suggested earlier.

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alrighty will do man, thanks so much for your help. I guess after this i can start saving for my suspension heh.

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$80 for a tie rod and $120 for labor?

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What was this guy smokin!?

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heh im not sure but i really hope that i can find it cheaper. Maybe while ive got it at the shop i should have them rebuild my trak lok also, anyone know what that will cost?