Changing out tie rods ETC.

[95DarkGreenGTS]

hey so I got a part time job at Pep Boys and Ive been buying parts. I have picked up inner and outer tie rods, struts, going to pick up ball joints to throw in also, I was also going to get control arm bushings. is there anything else I need to get?
Also is the inner tie rod ends hard to get out? Is it hard to get the tie rod ends close to keeping the tires straight?

 

[badass98svt]

Didn't you just start the same thread elsewhere?

Is there anything else you need to get FOR WHAT?

 

[95DarkGreenGTS]

Yes but noone. Said anything so I figured I had it in the wrong section

 

[joekd]

When you do the tie rod ends mark the threads with a paint pen or you can also count the number of turns exactly, that's about the only way to get them close

 

[2slo95fiveoh]

Why is it that you are buying all these suspension parts, just to freshen up the steering? Chances are if you've never replaced an inner tierod
before, it might be a little difficult. Loosen the jam nut, then nut that holds the outer tie rod to spindle. Remove outer tierod from spindle, untwist outer tierod, untwist jam nut, remove inner dust boot, loosen inner tierod (usually requires inner tierod sockets, but can be done with large wrench or pliers.) And an Alignment will be required after all is changed.. You can thread the outer tie-rod on the EXACT threads onto the inner, but with the tighter tollerances of new parts, your cars alignment will be off.

 

[95DarkGreenGTS]

Do you think I need to change the inner tie rod ends. My struts are worn out I am going to replace them so I figured I can replace other stuff