Tie rod bracket cracked?
While checking the tie rod, I discovered a crack. How could this be, and which part needs to be replaced? 🤔🤔
Have your car repaired?
Hello, a few days ago, I skidded quite hard against a curb with my car. Now the tie rod is bent, and the car is swaying a bit. Should I get it repaired, or is it still drivable? I need the car and don't really have time to fix it. VG Hartmut
Why did I have to undergo a MOT at the workshop because of a serious defect?
I did not receive a TÃœV sticker due to porous, torn rubbers in the wishbone bushing. When replacing the wishbones and shock absorbers, the track needed to be readjusted. I ordered a suspension kit (wishbones, shock absorbers, ball joints, and tie rod). We hobby mechanics installed the parts (wishbones, shock absorbers, and ball joints). The…
After wildlife damage, steering stiff, expert overlooked?
Hey guys, I had a wild animal accident where the right side of the car was damaged. The bumper and wheel house cover were new. I picked up the car on Friday, and as I was driving out, I noticed it was a bit stiff, but I figured I'd gotten used to the new 2023…
Tie rod screw loose?
Hello, both screws were loose on both sides (inside) of the tie rod. Therefore both tie rods had some play. The guy from the Öamtc tightened it and that was it. But how does this happen? Why do they become loose? Could it be due to a defect? Opel Astra GCC X16SZR 1998 LG
Tie rod end washers?
Hello, does anyone know why there are washers between my left tie rod end and not the right one? LG
Tie rod bolt break?
Hello, can a bolt on a tie rod end break? Because the thread on mine seems to have been damaged, that's why I'm asking. LG
W201 squeaking when steering?
My Mercedes 190e (W201) is making a loud squeaking noise when I steer. The mechanic said it was the tie rods. However, after replacing them, the noise is still there. Now he says I should get the control arms replaced. But the control arm can't just make noise, can it? For it to break, doesn't…
TÃœV vehicle inspection?
Hello, I have a question: My car failed the MOT because a tie rod end on the right outer side was "worn." Do they check it by simply "wiggling the wheel"? If it "wobbles," does that mean the part is also worn? I took another look myself, and the tie rod end looks fine; it…
Tie rod end?
Hello, I have a question: How much does it cost to replace the tie rod ends? Do you have to replace them in pairs, or can you replace one side at a time? Greetings
2 new tie rods broken in a row?
So it all started when the tie rods on our 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 needed to be replaced. My father ordered the tie rods online and we installed them together. The wheel alignment was also done afterwards, but the problem now is that that was about 15,000 km ago and a week ago the first…