Bent inner tie rod question?

[Iron_Zenki]

Hi I just bent the passanger side inner tie rod into a L shape :mad:
I was wondering if I restrightened would it be the same or would it be weaker?

[clain]

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

[FRSport.com]

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

[$nicklefritz]

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

[DALAZ_68]

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]

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]

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

[wht240sx]

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]

Buy buy buy buy! a new one that is.

[Shadowhunter]

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]

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]

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.