'94 4Runner Tie Rod Ends Replacement
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'94 4Runner Tie Rod Ends Replacement
1994 4Runner SR5 V6
To keep it short, the right side inner and outer tie rod ends are frozen and need to be replaced. I called around to 3 Toyota dealerships to get estimates on costs and they range from $370-$700 depending on just replacing the one side or replacing both (as one service tech "recommended"). The problem was found when I was at a Honda dealership for a complimentary non-Honda alignment. So a Toyota tech has not actually looked at the problem 1st hand yet...
I'm not a mechanic, but I am very capable of doing certain repairs on my own. I am wondering if this is a task that I could tackle on my own, with proper tools. I understand that an alignment is suggested afterward for obvious reasons, and I would go to a certified mechanic for this. Bottom line, I'm young and can't afford a large cost (esp. if it's in the $700 range).
Also, I recall a tech saying something about the sway bar coming into question with this kind of service. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice.
To keep it short, the right side inner and outer tie rod ends are frozen and need to be replaced. I called around to 3 Toyota dealerships to get estimates on costs and they range from $370-$700 depending on just replacing the one side or replacing both (as one service tech "recommended"). The problem was found when I was at a Honda dealership for a complimentary non-Honda alignment. So a Toyota tech has not actually looked at the problem 1st hand yet...
I'm not a mechanic, but I am very capable of doing certain repairs on my own. I am wondering if this is a task that I could tackle on my own, with proper tools. I understand that an alignment is suggested afterward for obvious reasons, and I would go to a certified mechanic for this. Bottom line, I'm young and can't afford a large cost (esp. if it's in the $700 range).
Also, I recall a tech saying something about the sway bar coming into question with this kind of service. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice.
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