Well I took her into the shop today to have my rotors checked (thought mine were bad) and to have my "random e-brake light" problem fixed.

Turns out, I'm in for alot more than I bargained for

Long explanation short (can't remember it all), my tie rods are loose on both sides. Apparently there's no aftermarket replacement for them so they need to be ordered directly through the dealer, at approximatley 200$ each. :cry:
That plus labor = somewhere around $500-600.
Today has not been my day.

Anyway, just venting I guess. Does the price sound reasonable? Anyone else with a similar experience? My mechanic says they're not in immediate need of replacement, but I should consider it in the near future.

 

i would've gotten a second opinion. havent seen many tie rod problems.

 

Yeah, he said the same thing...he was suprised because he said its especially uncommon on Toyotas. His best guess was that it must've happened over time while wheeling. I tend to be pretty cautious but I'll admit, I've hit my fair share of hard bumps, ruts, and even got a few inches of air one time :pat:
I'll prolly seek another opinion, I haven't given him the go-ahead just yet.