worn tie rods - replace control arms same time, or just tie rods??

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12-01-2005, 06:52 PM

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worn tie rods - replace control arms same time, or just tie rods??

rubber on tie rods shot, ...but not sure about control arms. IF they wear at same rate, thinking I shud replace rods and arms at same time. Any advice or experience out there?

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12-01-2005, 07:01 PM

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check the control arm boot its not hard. If if good no need to change

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12-01-2005, 07:42 PM

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If your intent is to save on labor, you won't be saving any. Might as well wait til you know the C/A

s are shot for good.

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