With today's modern designs, tie rods really can last 100,000 miles easily; however, some require greasing while others do not. I change mine at about 50,000 just because it ensures my alignment stays where it needs to be and my tires get long life spans.
With that being said, if you are having someone replace them for you, do not take it to the large chain tire shops or repair shops. Take it to old fashioned specialty frame and alignment shop. It will almost always cost less and you will get a better service. I get a 4 wheel alignment every time I replace and suspension or steering parts.
When they wear out.
I would change the bad one and inspect the rest.
I always replace both tie rods.
The length of time that tie rods last will vary depending on the type of car you have, the usage of your vehicle, and the brand of tie rods. However, as a rule of thumb, they should last approximately three years.
Varies greatly from vehicle to vehicle.
Inner tie rods are at each end of the steering rack, and outer tie rods attach inner tie rods to steering knuckles (what wheels attach to).
A car may sway after putting new inner tie rods due to corrosion. This may also be due to the tie rods being uneven.
how do you change outer tie rods on a 1990 ford ranger
replacing tie rods will require a front end alignment. Remove cotter pin and nut than unscrew from drag link and replace
$180 ( 2 hours max ) for labor, you should not pay more than that.
Both. Struts for suspension and tie rods for steering.
There are two types of tie rods on a 2000 Dodge neon. The outer-tie rod connect to the inner-tie rods which mount to the steering rack. The outer units are threaded on to the inner- tie rods. Remove them by spinning it counter clockwise. Take a special tie rod socket to remove the inner-tie rod. Replace the units.