Im trying to find a good mechanic for my I30t, one who would do whats gotta be done without ripping me off, does anyone have any suggestions how told inf one or does anyone know some in NW Chicago and the suburbs area?

 

What do you need to do? I highly suggest you do some of the simple stuff yourself. Also, PM blackbirdvq, he is a mechanic in Chicago.

 

Im trying to find out how much is the inner tire rod for the front driver side.

 

I assume you mean tie rod and not 'tire rod'. You can get a tie rod end from nissan whole sale for about $30 and then replace it yourself.

 

Im not a mechanic, Im not about to start installing **** I have no clue about.
Im going to try to contact blackbirdvq, and see what he says.

 

Just need a wrench set and a half hour.

If you are going to have someone do it for you, I would not pay more than $50 labor for replacement on 1 tie rod end.

 

So the whole thing should not be more then 120 bucks at most.

 

I'd say more like $80.

 

Hi i30ds,

I love reading your replies and the way you make complicated things look simpler. I have one problem when I read your replies. Its your avatar or the picture that is attached to your profile. Its kinda scary man....please don;t mind, but can you put something less scary.
Thanks

Mohiudr

 

Hahahahaha...that's funny.

 

Things are always easier in writing... but a tie rod end in definitely pretty straight forward. Search for a good how-to with pictures, or find someone in the area who knows what they are doing and start playing around.

Doing so will give you a lot more confidence when something else arises and the sense of acomplishment is great. You've got to start somewhere... All of us did.

 

merlin's told me that i needed to replace my inner tie rod also but i was told something else at midas.
if it helps, merlin's said it would be around $200-$300.

 

Hell, I just tell it how it is and make simple things look simpler. If you have a couple of wrenches and can figure out how to take the tire off, you can replace a connecting rod. Working on cars is not rocket science.

Not on your life.