I have a 2005 Honda Accord (197k miles) and the tie rods make a little squeaking noise when turning the wheel back and forth. Can only hear it when stopped or going really slow.
So my plan is to replace the tie rods but I was wondering if I bought OEM outer tie rods and counted the turns could I get away with not doing an alignment? It seems like if the new part is 100% the same as the old I could get away with this. OEM is around $45/side vs $25 for Moog.
Also I wonder if I need to do the inners as well? I've read they last longer than the outers. This car is kind of a beater so I'm fine not going all out on repairs.
Thanks
So my plan is to replace the tie rods but I was wondering if I bought OEM outer tie rods and counted the turns could I get away with not doing an alignment? It seems like if the new part is 100% the same as the old I could get away with this. OEM is around $45/side vs $25 for Moog.
Also I wonder if I need to do the inners as well? I've read they last longer than the outers. This car is kind of a beater so I'm fine not going all out on repairs.
Thanks