Lexus dealer: tie rod loose - replace steering rack???
07-22-17, 09:56 AM
#16
I know Cali. has a smog check, but no safety inspection? We have an annual safety inspection and you can't pass with any tie rod play....with that being said, my hunch is it's usually not night/day. For example, I got the right side replaced on my Maxima. 5-6 mos later I put new tires on at AAA (they run their own shops out here and have good rates, $17/wheel). They stated we found you need a left tie rod, you'll have to do it before your next inspection. Normally we suggest an alignment when you get new tires, but not today because of your left tie rod. Car drove perfectly fine, no steering issues no problems....my uncle DIY'd one in the past, also no perceived benefit (inspection purposes). my .02...
p.s. now that my wife and I have lifetime alignments, it's not as much a PITA. I was thinking I just did the right with an alignment, now I need the left and another alignment?
p.s. now that my wife and I have lifetime alignments, it's not as much a PITA. I was thinking I just did the right with an alignment, now I need the left and another alignment?
07-22-17, 10:04 AM
#17
I know Cali. has a smog check, but no safety inspection? We have an annual safety inspection and you can't pass with any tie rod play....with that being said, my hunch is it's usually not night/day. For example, I got the right side replaced on my Maxima. 5-6 mos later I put new tires on at AAA (they run their own shops out here and have good rates, $17/wheel). They stated we found you need a left tie rod, you'll have to do it before your next inspection. Normally we suggest an alignment when you get new tires, but not today because of your left tie rod. Car drove perfectly fine, no steering issues no problems....my uncle DIY'd one in the past, also no perceived benefit (inspection purposes). my .02...
p.s. now that my wife and I have lifetime alignments, it's not as much a PITA. I was thinking I just did the right with an alignment, now I need the left and another alignment?
p.s. now that my wife and I have lifetime alignments, it's not as much a PITA. I was thinking I just did the right with an alignment, now I need the left and another alignment?
07-22-17, 11:18 AM
#18
Lexus Fanatic
Not exactly sure how to quantify it, because most of my life I didn't worry about alignments except when getting new tires...so say they do the 2nd one and find everything in order, was there any value...cuz I think it takes maybe 2-2.5 to break even......but I do feel if say work is done on the car and alignment is recommended, this will be handy...we'd be really disappointed if Firestone went out of business! Hey, look at how Sears stock popped 25% with the amazon news, be a shame if or rather when they're gone...
07-24-17, 01:55 PM
#19
Just got the call - she's ready.
$875 - including an install of my newly-refurbished steering wheel with new leather and wood.
Thanks, gang!
BTW - if anyone needs a great indi in Central Florida (Lakeland), call John Carlisle (Carlisle's Auto Service) at 863-683-0895. He specializes in foreign luxury cars.
$875 - including an install of my newly-refurbished steering wheel with new leather and wood.
Thanks, gang!
BTW - if anyone needs a great indi in Central Florida (Lakeland), call John Carlisle (Carlisle's Auto Service) at 863-683-0895. He specializes in foreign luxury cars.
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