Addicted To Boost Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I've been hearing a loud clunking noise up front, so about a week ago, I had the GP up in the air and found that my passenger side outer tie rod end was destroyed. I replaced the outer tie rod ends on both sides of the car for good measure. I used Mevotech tie rod ends per Bob's recommendation. Now after replacing my tie rod ends, the steering feels heavy when approaching full lock in parking lots and while it drives straight as an arrow down the highway if you let go of the wheel, it seems that my caster/camber? is off now. Would this cause the heavy steering? I have an appointment set for tomorrow to get an alignment done. Also, Bob, if you're watching.... any recommendations as far as alignments on these cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Is your ABS light on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Nope, no lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Did you grease the new ends? Perhaps the grease hasnt worked itself in yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Oh yeah, I pumped them each full of grease until the boots inflated like little inner tubes. So they are definitely full of grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich17 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Prbally just need to get loosened up. Theyve probally been on a shelf for a while. And everything else is probally casue the car isnt aligned properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricklovin93 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 get an alignment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricklovin93 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 get an alignment never mind read your post wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted July 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I had it aligned on Thursday and it helped a lot. It seems to have loosened up a bit as well. I'm probably just noticing how it should feel with good tie rod ends. Steering feels much tighter and more crisp now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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