I'm in the market to replace my tie-rod ends. After doing a fair amount of research here on YotaTech, I'm thinking I should replace all 4 ends (inner and outer). Right now, my only problem end is the driver-side inner. Schucks has McQuay-Norris brand inners for $48.00 per side and Beck/Arnley outers for $33 per side. Factory Toyta parts are about double those prices. My questions is: Is there a substantial difference in quality between the cheap tie-rod ends and the more expensive ones?

BTW - this is for a 99 3.4L 4Runner w/ 118,000 miles.

 

I must say I highly approve of Beck/Arnley since I've replaced the tie rods on my fiancee's MR2 and the wheel bearings as well, but you may want to check out this website http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=214074as they are cheaper Toyota parts. Heck I found a few things just as much if not slightly cheaper than aftermarket products on there and it's OEM parts. You may also want to PM trdparts4u.com on this forum as he is a parts dealer for Toyota I think


Edit: OUCH! I checked the site myself for the inner it's gonna run you $99.45 (I dont know if that's each or for the pair) and the outer is $42.02 each.

 

A company by the name of Moog makes great aftermarket parts. Their tie rods are made in Japan and I know the company does OEM parts so I would guess they are the same as the original, so if you find those you are set.

 

i need to have mine done its a real pita after 60mph