Cost to replace front tie rods in the '88 FJ62 (1 Viewer)

[ADVPIG]

The mechanic gave me an estimate of $475 (parts & labor) to replace all 4 front tie rods. Does this price look fair?

 

[SteveH]

OEM Toyota parts or 555 brand? Toyota TREs are pricey but (of course) the best. An alignment ($50) is needed with this. I would say your estimate sounds about typical - not super high or super low. Not a hard job to do yourself if you have a pipe wrench and some PB Blaster, though you will still need an alignment, unless you do that yourself, too. If your drag link is quite loose, it may give you the symptom of bad TREs. Are you sure they really all need replacing?

 

[Randy88FJ62]

For that price you might as well upgrade:
Toyota Crossover Steering Kit

 

[ADVPIG]

OEM Toyota parts or 555 brand? Toyota TREs are pricey but (of course) the best. An alignment ($50) is needed with this. I would say your estimate sounds about typical - not super high or super low. Not a hard job to do yourself if you have a pipe wrench and some PB Blaster, though you will still need an alignment, unless you do that yourself, too. If your drag link is quite loose, it may give you the symptom of bad TREs. Are you sure they really all need replacing?

Thank you. After reading another post I called and ask them to check to insure everything is tightened to spec. Will advise!

 

[ADVPIG]

The TREs and drag links are all tight, just warn out. New set is $108. The labor is the kicker.

 

[Mace]

Make sure they use good quality Tie rod Ends..

 

[ADVPIG]

Make sure they use good quality Tie rod Ends..

60 Series LHD Tie Rod End Kit - $108.50
Complete 4 piece kit
(Fits 8/80'-90 60/62 Series Left Hand Drive)
Includes LH & RH tie-rod ends & LH & RH drag-link ends.
Japanese 555 Brand - Made in Japan
Part# TRE69065

 

[Mace]

That's the option I have taken!