In order to give your vehicle a smooth, responsive ride, your suspension components must work in unison and be working properly. Any suspension component that has gone bad or been damaged can throw off your entire suspension system. One of the most commonly worn suspension components that get neglected is tie rod ends. Today, we are going to look at what tie rod ends are and how you can tell if yours have gone bad.
What Are Tie Rod Ends?
Tie rods are a part of your steering system that connects the spindle to the power steering rack. Most vehicles are going to have an inner and outer tie rod that work in conjunction with each other to steer your vehicle by pushing the wheel in the correct direction. The inner tie rod is going to be connected from the power steering rack to the outer tie rod via a threaded end on the inner tie rod. The outer tie rod threads onto the inner tie rod and include a ball joint that inserts into your spindle. The outer tie rod ball joint is usually the problem when these go bad.
What Are The Symptoms Of A Bad Tie Rod End?
Believe it or not, a lot of vehicles on the road today have bad tie rod ends. Most of the time, a bad tie rod end will not render your vehicle useless, unless a ball joint gives out. However, you will notice a few symptoms when your tie rod goes bad or becomes damaged. Look out for these 5 symptoms of a bad tie rod:
Your Steering Wheel Has A Different Feel To It
The Front End Is Not Properly Aligned
Your Tires Are Wearing Excessively or Unevenly
Squealing Or Clunking Sounds When Turning
Your Car Has Lost The Ability To Steer
How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Tie Rod End?
Replacing a tie rod may seem like a simple job as the part is relatively small, but there is a little more to it on many cars. Having the right tools to remove a ball joint and realign the car will be needed to complete the tie rod replacement. Not taking an alignment into account, an average tie rod replacement will cost you about $149-$210, depending on what type of tie rods you choose and where you take it to have the work done.
High-Quality Tie Rod Ends From GSP Latin America
If you are needing to replace the tie rod ends on your vehicle, look no further than GSP Latin America to provide you with the highest-quality tie rod ends on the market.
Precision - Manufactured in world-leading CNC machines to ensure processing accuracy and stability.
Quality Control - All GSP’s suspension components undergo an extensive quality control process
Optimization - Each tie rod end features an OE design improvement for better product performance and easier installation.
Anti-Corrosion Treatment - All GSP steering and suspension components are covered with electrophoretic paint to provide superior anti-corrosion treatment.
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