bent something important...

glamcem · 12-30-2007, 09:01 AM

can you tell the difference?

first photo taken from the driver side and the second one from the passenger side, i hit a curb last nite (backing up from the parking lot, i dont even know how that happened cuz i was so slow) and it seems like i bent the driver side inner tire rod ,steering wheel is not centered and lotta tire noise

what should i do ? how much would that thing cost to me you think? should i take it to the dealership or buy the part and have it installed else where? any opinions?

thanks

ghostdriver · 12-30-2007, 12:33 PM

tie rod end should cost about 50 bucks. labor at the dealership should be about .9 warranty and 1.3std.

tie rod boot should be about 20. labor should be 1.1 warranty, 1.5std.

make some calls around for labor rates.

flatthump · 12-30-2007, 12:36 PM

Eeek.

You can replace it yourself with a ball joint/pickle fork. But it definitely needs to be aligned afterwards.

***wdb*** · 12-30-2007, 06:55 PM

You are tearing your front tires to pieces with every revolution they make. PARK IT until you can get it fixed!

Flycaster · 12-30-2007, 07:20 PM

Gives new meaning to the term "toe-in."

RdRacer301 · 12-30-2007, 07:28 PM

If the impact was that bad, I'd also have the steering rack checked out on top of everything that was mentioned before.

nevin · 12-30-2007, 09:56 PM

I bent the same exact thing on my car a few weeks ago, although the bend is not even close to how bad yours is...

Does anyone know where we can get new tie rods? and where to get them installed? I took my car in for service at the dealership a few days ago and they told me they have to throw it on the allignment machine in order to tell whats wrong... and then go from there...

.... all they're after is $$$

RdRacer301 · 12-30-2007, 10:08 PM

If the tie rod is bent, it needs to be replaced. And 99% of the time, you need an alignment after replacing a tie rod.

MJM · 12-30-2007, 11:47 PM

You don't know how it happened? How drunk were you?

Nasioc_STi · 12-31-2007, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJM

You don't know how it happened? How drunk were you?

heard he looks pretty good in a wig and dress

glamcem · 12-31-2007, 06:39 AM

i called the dealership and they told me they need to order the part, and said it takes about 4-5 business day.. is there any difference between the aftermarket part and the oem one..or should i just wait?

**boxtwo** · 12-31-2007, 06:47 AM

Damn! Sorry to see that! Good luck for an easy low-cost repair!

wsirianni · 01-06-2008, 10:14 PM

this may be obvious but ur gonna need an alignment when ur done but dam dude u must have been wasted and took off in rev or somethin

u get three claps for the effort

12-30-2007, 09:01 AM	#1
glamcem Junior STI Driver Car: 07 obp sti/07 cgm 2. Fav Mod: Cobb Ap V.2 Location: Pinellas Park,FL Posts: 104 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	bent something important... can you tell the difference? first photo taken from the driver side and the second one from the passenger side, i hit a curb last nite (backing up from the parking lot, i dont even know how that happened cuz i was so slow) and it seems like i bent the driver side inner tire rod ,steering wheel is not centered and lotta tire noise what should i do ? how much would that thing cost to me you think? should i take it to the dealership or buy the part and have it installed else where? any opinions? thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-30-2007, 12:33 PM	#2
ghostdriver Lurker Car: 1998/2004 LSTi Fav Mod: carbon fiber shift knob Location: Auburn Posts: 7 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: need some help.. tie rod end should cost about 50 bucks. labor at the dealership should be about .9 warranty and 1.3std. tie rod boot should be about 20. labor should be 1.1 warranty, 1.5std. make some calls around for labor rates.

12-30-2007, 12:36 PM	#3
flatthump Enginerd Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 12,844 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: need some help.. Eeek. You can replace it yourself with a ball joint/pickle fork. But it definitely needs to be aligned afterwards.

12-30-2007, 06:55 PM	#4
*wdb* dances with roads Posts: 5,021 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: need some help.. You are tearing your front tires to pieces with every revolution they make. PARK IT until you can get it fixed!

12-30-2007, 07:20 PM	#5
Flycaster S204 Racer Posts: 3,005 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: bent something important... Gives new meaning to the term "toe-in."

12-30-2007, 07:28 PM	#6
RdRacer301 Spec C Club Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: My Right Foot Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 2,494 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: bent something important... If the impact was that bad, I'd also have the steering rack checked out on top of everything that was mentioned before.

12-30-2007, 09:56 PM	#7
nevin Lurker Posts: 4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: bent something important... I bent the same exact thing on my car a few weeks ago, although the bend is not even close to how bad yours is... Does anyone know where we can get new tie rods? and where to get them installed? I took my car in for service at the dealership a few days ago and they told me they have to throw it on the allignment machine in order to tell whats wrong... and then go from there....... all they're after is $$$

12-30-2007, 10:08 PM	#8
RdRacer301 Spec C Club Car: 05 OBP STi Fav Mod: My Right Foot Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 2,494 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: bent something important... If the tie rod is bent, it needs to be replaced. And 99% of the time, you need an alignment after replacing a tie rod.

12-30-2007, 11:47 PM	#9
MJM Junior STI Driver Car: '07 WRB R1-R Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Yokohama, Japan Posts: 73 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: bent something important... You don't know how it happened? How drunk were you?

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glamcem Junior STI Driver Car: 07 obp sti/07 cgm 2. Fav Mod: Cobb Ap V.2 Location: Pinellas Park,FL Posts: 104 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: bent something important... i called the dealership and they told me they need to order the part, and said it takes about 4-5 business day.. is there any difference between the aftermarket part and the oem one..or should i just wait?

12-31-2007, 06:47 AM	#12
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,382 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: bent something important... Damn! Sorry to see that! Good luck for an easy low-cost repair!

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wsirianni Senior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX STI OBP Fav Mod: factory shift light!!! beep beep Location: Philly Posts: 394 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: bent something important... this may be obvious but ur gonna need an alignment when ur done but dam dude u must have been wasted and took off in rev or somethin u get three claps for the effort This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.