Ties Rods & NO Alignment

[chefwong]

Is there a secret sauce on replacing the tie rods without getting a alignment afterwards ?

Sometimes these things just can't be avoided

[anerbe]

I would do it just to save you potential headaches with tire wear.

Some places do it for $80 - 4 wheel alignment. Shop around.

Only thing I've heard of is straightening a steering wheel with a vehicle that tracks properly - adjust the tie rods at equal lengths but opposite direction to keep the wheels the same direction, but change the steering wheel angle.

[chefwong]

Both of my trusted alignment guys are at least 1.25 hrs drive and rates are closer to $125 off the top of my head...

[flyingmachine]

Originally Posted by chefwong

Is there a secret sauce on replacing the tie rods without getting a alignment afterwards ?

Sometimes these things just can't be avoided

no. impossible.

[jst2878]

its a gamble to try and get the same toe angle after replacing the tie rods. If your installing both inner and outer rods then you definitely need an alignment.