seanA8

I had my car in recently and they recommended changing the tie rods. I am going to order the inner and outer and install this weekend.

I was thinking of replacing the control arms but was told the bushings will get the same results. I bought new CV boots as well. I am going to wait on the new Billsteins for another six months or so.

Any recommendations for this 97 with 102k miles? Should a new tie rod and control arm bushings take care of any front end vibrations? I know the Billsteins will help as well but I dont want to spend more than $500 at this time. This project could go to $1200 with the Billsteins. This is my second car so it does not have to be perfect.

skiracer

control arm (straight) and take a good look at the curved lower control arm bushings. You can get the tie rod ends and lower control arm from Wendy (snolvr8@ms.com) for less than just about anyone. If you ever need to replace the steering rack (sooner or later you will) the inner tie rods come with it.

seanA8

Has anyone used these aftermarket tie rods? I was thinking about going in this direction. 150% improvement over OEM? Anyboday installed these improved tie rods?<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipartsworld.com/featured_items/a4_tie_rod.shtml">http://www.audipartsworld.com/featured_items/a4_tie_rod.shtml</a</li></ul>