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Originally Posted by PoorMans180SX
You usually know what's up, but I'd like to point out that a tie rod should never have any "give" in it. That would mean its worn and needs to be replaced, just like a balljoint. A tie rod end is essentially a greased heim joint.
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You read my statement wrong. There's two different parts in question here. I said nothing about the tie rod end having any 'give', that would of course be wear. The tie rod itself has this 'give' I mention, meaning that it's a softer metal, easier to bend. In an impact it's the first thing you want to absorb the force so that the energy doesn't transmit to the steering rack. A harder tie rod doesn't bend as easily, allowing other parts to become damaged.