shortlid Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Well while hunting for a heater core for under $250. I realized that the tie rod ends on my 1998 Legacy L wagon, EJ22, A/T, 133k are shot. When the car is not running and I turn the wheel in either direction I get a creaking sound from the front end. The Beck-Arnley replacments are $55 a peice and do not have Zerk fittings!!! Anyone know a better option?? Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortlid Posted July 27, 2004 Author Share Posted July 27, 2004 No one on here has replaced the tie-rods on this new a Roo?? Could it be the inners then?? Or the ball joints?? Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortlid Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 How do I know the tie-rods are shot?? The dust boots on each is in good shape with no tears and is plump and full of grease??? Couls it be the RACK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 I replaced one on my 91 Legacy, but that was because I screwed the old one up. $55 for aftermarket??? The OEM ones are like $40!! Does it make the sound when the car is running? If not I wouldn't even worry about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortlid Posted August 5, 2004 Author Share Posted August 5, 2004 Yes, It makes a creaking sound when you pull into a tight parking space also!! I replaced one on my 91 Legacy, but that was because I screwed the old one up. $55 for aftermarket??? The OEM ones are like $40!! Does it make the sound when the car is running? If not I wouldn't even worry about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie Gal Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 *jack the car up *remove wheel *grab hub assy and try to move it up down and side to side if it moves, you need tie rods... outer tie rod ends are $39.96 each side from allsubaru.com hope this helps and let me know if we can help Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortlid Posted August 6, 2004 Author Share Posted August 6, 2004 Thanks you are the best Subie Gal! Joel *jack the car up*remove wheel *grab hub assy and try to move it up down and side to side if it moves, you need tie rods... outer tie rod ends are $39.96 each side from allsubaru.com hope this helps and let me know if we can help Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortlid Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 SubieGal I could not find the tie-rods on your web site what banner is it under?? Tie-rods and ball joints are not the same thing, are they?? *jack the car up*remove wheel *grab hub assy and try to move it up down and side to side if it moves, you need tie rods... outer tie rod ends are $39.96 each side from allsubaru.com hope this helps and let me know if we can help Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortlid Posted May 2, 2005 Author Share Posted May 2, 2005 Well I went for NH inspection today and he confirmed my fear drivers side, inner tie rod has to much play in it. That is why my steeing wheel in shaking above 65MPH. Only one I found from subaruparts online is $65. Anyone found a inner tie-rod for less? How had is it to replace, I know I will need a alignment after words. I have 150k should I replace the inner and outer tie-rods on both sides now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handtool Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Well I went for NH inspection today and he confirmed my fear drivers side, inner tie rod has to much play in it. That is why my steeing wheel in shaking above 65MPH. Only one I found from subaruparts online is $65. Anyone found a inner tie-rod for less? How had is it to replace, I know I will need a alignment after words. I have 150k should I replace the inner and outer tie-rods on both sides now? 1stsubaruparts.com has genuine subaru inners and outers for 30-35$ a piece. I'd do it all at once. You'll notice a bigger improvement in the steering of your wagon and you'll only need to do the alignment once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottbaru Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 On other cars I've found complete rod and end assemblies as cheap as ends separate. Much easier job that way. Does anyone sell the assemblies for these cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortlid Posted May 3, 2005 Author Share Posted May 3, 2005 On other cars I've found complete rod and end assemblies as cheap as ends separate. Much easier job that way. Does anyone sell the assemblies for these cars? Very good idea even at $36 a pop a complete over haul of the front end steering parts is $145!!! We need assemblies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 not to highjack or anything,but.... what's would cause a knocking sound when i wiggle the steering wheel back an forth.sound comes from front-end.mainly with engine not running,can hear it more that way. could that have anything to do with the tie-rods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 If you want a low mileage complete rack, I can pull one from a 98 with 70K on the Legacy for $65+35 to ship it to you. Larry, Lmdew@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 If you want a low mileage complete rack, I can pull one from a 98 with 70K on the Legacy for $65+35 to ship it to you. Larry, Lmdew@hotmail.com u think that's what's causing the knocking sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortlid Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 Very good idea even at $36 a pop a complete over haul of the front end steering parts is $145!!! We need assemblies!! Well I guess you got to do what you got to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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