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Iron_Zenki · 09-03-2009, 10:09 AM

Hi I just bent the passanger side inner tie rod into a L shape

I was wondering if I restrightened would it be the same or would it be weaker?

clain · 09-03-2009, 10:29 AM

It would just bend right back, and probably snap.. I'd just replace em

FRSport.com · 09-03-2009, 11:48 AM

I would recommend to replace them. Aftermarket inner tie rods are not that expensive and stronger than stock.

$nicklefritz · 09-03-2009, 12:12 PM

replace it , if it breaks your probably gonna crash , or run someone over

*DALAZ_68* · 09-03-2009, 02:57 PM

this question has officially flabbergasted me for the day...

its not like your tryin to restraighten a nail with a hammer...

simple answer.... REPLACE

projectRDM · 09-03-2009, 04:51 PM

I agree. Stupidest fucking suggestion this week. Plus even *if* you bend it back it won't be perfect, thus throwing your alignment off. But hell, who wants to spend $40 on a new tie rod these days.

*FaLKoN240* · 09-03-2009, 05:28 PM

.............its like $20 bucks or something why would you NOT replace it?

wht240sx · 09-03-2009, 05:43 PM

It would almost be better to buy a whole reman steering gear. If you bent the inner tie rod into an L-shape, it's very possible that it could have damaged the rack and pinion gear.

Japan88 · 09-03-2009, 05:48 PM

Buy buy buy buy! a new one that is.

*Shadowhunter* · 09-03-2009, 05:56 PM

Read your own question and see if it sounds dumb.Considering the fact that the tie rod controls your steering yes you need to replace it. Bent suspension parts typically do not like to take up the same stock geometry after they get bent. Do yourself a favor and get a new inner tie rod set. Or not.. Darwinism at it's finest.

zugoi · 09-03-2009, 06:09 PM

but guys dont people bend and shape metal, like swords and knives for example. Aren't those things strong??? i bet thats what went through his head. Yeah you can bend it back and it might hold up but the next time you hit a curb instead of just bending the tie rod its going to snap and your wheels gunna turn all over the place and you wouldnt be able to control that and you might hit something else again.

projectRDM · 09-03-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zugoi

but guys dont people bend and shape metal, like swords and knives for example. Aren't those things strong??? i bet thats what went through his head. Yeah you can bend it back and it might hold up but the next time you hit a curb instead of just bending the tie rod its going to snap and your wheels gunna turn all over the place and you wouldnt be able to control that and you might hit something else again.

We actually might not mind that though, as long as innocent people aren't harmed.

09-03-2009, 10:09 AM	#1
Iron_Zenki Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Murrieta Age: 20 Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (0)	Bent inner tie rod question? Hi I just bent the passanger side inner tie rod into a L shape I was wondering if I restrightened would it be the same or would it be weaker?

09-03-2009, 11:48 AM	#3
FRSport.com Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Ana, CA 92704 Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (1)	I would recommend to replace them. Aftermarket inner tie rods are not that expensive and stronger than stock. __________________

09-03-2009, 02:57 PM	#5
DALAZ_68 The Cook Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 23 Posts: 9,863 Trader Rating: (77)	this question has officially flabbergasted me for the day... its not like your tryin to restraighten a nail with a hammer... simple answer.... REPLACE __________________ LOL 240... my seller review thread XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68

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projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 35 Posts: 13,040 Trader Rating: (12)	I agree. Stupidest fucking suggestion this week. Plus even if you bend it back it won't be perfect, thus throwing your alignment off. But hell, who wants to spend $40 on a new tie rod these days. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

09-03-2009, 05:48 PM	#9
Japan88 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Calif Age: 21 Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (3)	Buy buy buy buy! a new one that is. __________________

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09-03-2009, 10:29 AM	#2
clain Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MIZZERY Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0)	It would just bend right back, and probably snap.. I'd just replace em

09-03-2009, 12:12 PM	#4
$nicklefritz Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: new york Age: 24 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0)	replace it , if it breaks your probably gonna crash , or run someone over

09-03-2009, 05:43 PM	#8
wht240sx Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: grand jct Age: 25 Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (4)	It would almost be better to buy a whole reman steering gear. If you bent the inner tie rod into an L-shape, it's very possible that it could have damaged the rack and pinion gear.

09-03-2009, 05:56 PM	#10
Shadowhunter Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 25 Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (0)	Read your own question and see if it sounds dumb.Considering the fact that the tie rod controls your steering yes you need to replace it. Bent suspension parts typically do not like to take up the same stock geometry after they get bent. Do yourself a favor and get a new inner tie rod set. Or not.. Darwinism at it's finest.

09-03-2009, 06:09 PM	#11
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 540 Trader Rating: (0)	but guys dont people bend and shape metal, like swords and knives for example. Aren't those things strong??? i bet thats what went through his head. Yeah you can bend it back and it might hold up but the next time you hit a curb instead of just bending the tie rod its going to snap and your wheels gunna turn all over the place and you wouldnt be able to control that and you might hit something else again. __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

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