[s-cars] Tie rod ends

[JR]

No the $300 didn't include it.  I found out about it from the shop that 
was doing an alignment for me.  They said they were too loose and that 
they couldn't align it without replacing the tie rod ends.  Alignment 
was going to be another $80 on top of the $320 for the tie rod ends 
bringing me to a $400 alignment.  Ouch.

JR

Ivan Demkovitch wrote:
> JR,
>  
> It's not hard at all, you should be able to do it yourself. 
> But car need to be aligned after that. Depending on how much it cost and if $300 includes it - you may reconsider.
>  
> Ivan
>  
> Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:35:39 -0500
> From: JR <audiurs4 at mailforce.net>
> Subject: [s-cars] Tie rod ends
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
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> I'm getting quoted over $300 to replace both tie rod ends in the front 
> of my URS4.  They want to charge $99 for each tie rod end just for the 
> part and then $60 for each install.  I checked S-CARS Parts Direct and 
> they only want $28 each for the part.  My question is this: How hard is 
> it to replace these if I want to do it myself?  For reference I've done 
> both front lower control arms and did my own timing belt/serp belt/water 
> pump, so I'm not afraid of a wrench.  How long should it take me and do 
> I need any special tools?  Anyone have a write-up that I can use as a guide?
>
> Thanks,
>
> JR
>