Installed ned tie rods and matched previous settings. The tires screech nownlike a burn out. And when I come to a stop the car always rocks back.

Any suggestions other than get an alignment

 

Get an alignment.

Unless you got OE parts and matched them precisely length for length, your toe adjustments are out.

It's rare that an aftermarket inner or outer tie rod will match the OE part length exactly, so if you go by counting the number of turns or measuring exposed threads, you still won't be dead on. Some outers will be 1/4" inch off in length from thread to stud center.

 

thats what i was thinking. Im just curious if its safe to drive to the alignment shop?

 

As in actual safety? You should be fine as long as everything is tight, just pay closer attention to how it's tracking, as severe toe adjustment issues can cause steering to act squirrelly, especially when it comes to cornering.

Depending on how far you have to go and how bad it's out, your tires won't like it very much.

 

tires are brand new. they'll live...

since its sunday.. i have to drive about 10 miles to get to the place.. eeek

 

That's not too far. Just take it nice and slow and you should be fine. I've been driving my car out of alignment for half a year now and it's done fine. Yeah, it's not as severe as yours, but it's still noticeable. I wouldn't take it above 35 if you can. Take turns slower than normal. I'm sure 10 miles won't hurt it. Good luck, and be careful.

 

made it there alive.. tires squealing the whole way scaring people lmao

80 bucks later its golden! drives like a champ now!

new suspension (struts/springs), tie rods, tires, alignment, headlights, corners, slave cylidner, master cylinder, and clutch line

cars driving great! not bad for 106k on a 97 for 1800 bucks

 

Only 106k? Wow. My 98 has 261k. Lol.


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yah buddy! ill shoot some pics

 

I guess I'll take the crown here at ~355k and $600.

 

HOLY crap!!!

i think you win

im just happy to not have a car payment anymore and have something reliable that will last as long as I could ever need!

 

There was one on Craigslist where I live that had 530k. Haha. It's ridiculous how many miles these cars can get and still run strong.

 

i got mine for $450 with 266k it's now at 301k

 

when i did my moog outer tie rods the guy who installed them had said they were exact length to oem and did'nt need any alignment at all. plus this guy is a great tech who i've never had an issue with.

 

Got mine for "free" from a family friend. I do miss the other one, '99 SE looked brand new! You pop the hood on my '97 and it doesn't look new but I don't care, I'm glad I have one. P.S. Gotta love the DMV, after registering the car and having all the necessary paperwork to prove the car was a gift, I still got a letter saying the '97 is worth $4,000. I almost fell over because it needed brakes, exhaust, tires, suspension, etc. Had to go prove it was a gift again. My goal is half a million miles. I'm guessing 2-3 years.