Bent tie rods

[Keith R.]

I just disassembled my tie rods and when I rolled them across the garge floor, I notice that they were not straight. One worse that the other. Will these rods being slightly bent affect the alignment and steering to some degree? Should they be replaced?

[Roy B.]

Re: Bent tie rods

DA! yes

[Keith R.]

Re: Bent tie rods

Thanks Roy. I figured that, however because toe-in is adjusted by screwing the tie rod ends in and out, I thought that you can compensate for the fact that the rods are not completely straight. I've never aligned a car but it seemed logical to me.

[Roy B.]

Re: Bent tie rods

Thanks Roy. I figured that, however because toe-in is adjusted by screwing the tie rod ends in and out, I thought that you can compensate for the fact that the rods are not completely straight. I've never aligned a car but it seemed logical to me.

Well yes you can ajust the toe in but later replace the rods when you can if there not bend BAD