I got new tires recently and also needed an alignment BADLY. Since my old tie-rods were frozen, new ones were required to get the job done.
As you can see, it's a little out of shape. I went to Les Schwab and got a quote of $375 to replace the tie-rods and get the alignment done. So I agreed to that and I'm glad I did.
The Van definently drives a lot better. Eventually, I'm going to need the ball joints replaced and I REALLY need to get the front shocks replaced too. KYBs seem to be a popular brand to go with for these Vans. The front torsion bars are sagging just a bit and will need to be cranked up just a bit. It's almost touching the rubber bump stop.
I do believe my passenger side shock absorber is bad. When the wind blows, the Van likes to tilt a little bit. It's getting much harder to keep it on the road. So I'm going to get a set of shocks soon.
