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Tie Rod Boot?

Tiny
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Hello I was getting an alignment and they told me my suspension is really good but I have a tie rod boot torn and they said its no big deal now but ill have to replace the tie rod end itself eventually. Do I also have to replace the ball joint too? Im actually confused on this whole thing. Could you provide some clarity?
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Friday, February 17th, 2012 AT 4:40 AM

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Tiny
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Its a 2WD as well
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Friday, February 17th, 2012 AT 4:40 AM
Tiny
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At the end of the tierod it has a type of ball joint. It will come with the new tierod.
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Friday, February 17th, 2012 AT 4:44 AM
Tiny
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Will it have to be aligned again?
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Friday, February 17th, 2012 AT 4:56 AM
Tiny
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I recommend it unless they properly measure everything to make sure it is back the way it started.
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Friday, February 17th, 2012 AT 5:03 AM

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