rfan-r32

i'm getting an alignment right and they said that i need new tie-rods. they said they could do the tie-rods for me for $250..but i'd rather just do it myself. but would i need to get another alignment after that?

Andy_FL

Yes.

EDness

i did mine and now it's way off.

kenny (dremel)

"What the... I can't steer!"

azndrunk74

so yes you need an alignment.

Vic995

you might find that the factory put the thread locker stuff on the tie rod threads and not the jam nut. On my 1999.5, it was a PITA to break the tie rod loose, because of that.

As for alignment, I used a $12 tool from Harbor Freight, to verify that "just a little" toe-in was set in (of course this is after setting the tie rod ends so that the steering wheel was centered perfectly).<ul><li><a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=30167">Tool link</a></li></ul>

SilverA4Fun

rob..unfortunately..yes you'll need another alignment afterwards

Vic995

Another thing, replacing the Tie Rods ends ONLY effects the Toe (as in toe-in or toe-out)

AaronBryan

for life too, even if I get a new car

ACCDA4

I used digital calipers when installing mine. No alignment needed.