New Tie Rod End

[chale0118]

I just had my steering problem(loose steering wheel) diagnosed to an inner tie rod end. So my question is, what part store or brand in a part store is the better buy? I've seen them from $17 at Napa to $67 at Advance. I don't have time to order so it will unfortunately have to be a part store.

Thanks!

 

[txclimber]

Don't forget to factor in the time and cost of an alignment. Considering that, you may reconsider and order an OEM replacement.

 

[chale0118]

I'll have a free shop, labor, and my dad's friends owns an alignment shop so that's covered. OEM would be ideal, but not really in the timeline. I'm familiar with the brand Moog, and Pep Boys is the cheapest at $10 each. I just need to know where to put my money based on experience.

 

[blackoutt]

Most of the parts store parts are about the same quality (usually all made at the same place and reboxed).

OEM is the best but expensive and have to order. I've ran Moog stuff on a lot of vehicles including the inner tie rods on my current 4runner and it's okay quality stuff, but the lifetime warranty part is the best. Moral of the story, just get what's cheapest but has a good warranty so if it does suck you're not stuck with it.