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Iron_Zenki · 09-03-2009, 09:09 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, 09:29 AM

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

FRSport.com · 09-03-2009, 10:48 AM

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

$nicklefritz · 09-03-2009, 11:12 AM

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

*DALAZ_68* · 09-03-2009, 01:57 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, 03:51 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, 04:28 PM

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

wht240sx · 09-03-2009, 04:43 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, 04:48 PM

Buy buy buy buy! a new one that is.

Shadowhunter · 09-03-2009, 04:56 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, 05:09 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, 05:54 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, 09:09 AM	#1
Iron_Zenki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Murrieta Age: 35 Posts: 360 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	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, 10:48 AM	#3
FRSport.com Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Posts: 1,856 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I would recommend to replace them. Aftermarket inner tie rods are not that expensive and stronger than stock. __________________ FRSport.com \|\| 18050 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (Map link) Store Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST [email protected] \| 800-321-4747 \| 714-515-4001 ext 146 FRSport.com Open Box Clearance Items FRSport.com Weekly Specials

09-03-2009, 01:57 PM	#5
DALAZ_68 not giving a fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 38 Posts: 15,077 Trader Rating: (104) Feedback Score: 104 reviews	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... whats better than 1? 5 1's ...lol PSN & XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68 CLUB LEXUS : Wh0pp3r

09-03-2009, 03:51 PM	#6
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	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, 04:28 PM	#7
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	.............its like $20 bucks or something why would you NOT replace it? __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

09-03-2009, 09:29 AM	#2
clain Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MIZZERY Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It would just bend right back, and probably snap.. I'd just replace em

09-03-2009, 11:12 AM	#4
$nicklefritz Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: new york Age: 40 Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	replace it , if it breaks your probably gonna crash , or run someone over

09-03-2009, 04:43 PM	#8
wht240sx Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: grand jct Age: 40 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	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, 04:48 PM	#9
Japan88 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern Calif Age: 36 Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Buy buy buy buy! a new one that is. __________________

09-03-2009, 04:56 PM	#10
Shadowhunter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 40 Posts: 647 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	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, 05:09 PM	#11
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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!