# Changing inner tie rod at 150K, should I just change the struts too? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** honda\ **Created:** [October 22, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-tie-rod-at-150k-should-i-just-change-the-struts-too/151283 "2019-10-22T16:09:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![richiepub\_158879](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/richiepub_158879/32/18051_2.png) [@richiepub\_158879](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richiepub_158879)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-tie-rod-at-150k-should-i-just-change-the-struts-too/151283/1 "2019-10-22T16:09:30Z")
I’m curious what are community’s thoughts regarding doing more suspension parts replacements than might be immediately needed at the moment. I have a 2011 Honda Odyssey, 155K miles. I have a bit of movement in my right front tire (jacked up subtle left/right ‘play’ in the tire), so I need to replace my inner tie rod. Everything else seems tight and fine with the other tie rods. The only other thing that I notice with front suspension items is that the front right strut boot is completely torn too (original struts). The ride seems fine, but while I’m in there replacing parts should I replace ALL the tie rod components? It’s a difference of about $35 as compared with about $100 for all 4 parts. Also, I’m going to need an alignment, so why not replace the front strut pairs too? That’s about $325 for a pair of Monroe quick struts. So, do I just do the single inner tie rod and get the alignment done (total about $100), or replace the other aging parts, then get the alignment? Thanks for your help! ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-tie-rod-at-150k-should-i-just-change-the-struts-too/151283/2 "2019-10-22T17:50:58Z")
Replace tie rods and struts on both side and do the alignment afterward.It will save you $$$ in the long run.At 150k other components might start failing…cv axles,wheel bearings etc.Most people just replace the worned components and that is ok. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-tie-rod-at-150k-should-i-just-change-the-struts-too/151283/3 "2019-10-22T17:54:27Z")
I agree. Only question-how long do you plan to keep it? ---
**Author:** ![richiepub\_158879](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/richiepub_158879/32/18051_2.png) [@richiepub\_158879](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richiepub_158879)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-tie-rod-at-150k-should-i-just-change-the-struts-too/151283/4 "2019-10-22T17:54:29Z")
I figured this was the best way to go seeing the car’s not new and it’ll just require me to do the alignment once. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![richiepub\_158879](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/richiepub_158879/32/18051_2.png) [@richiepub\_158879](https://community.cartalk.com/u/richiepub_158879)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-tie-rod-at-150k-should-i-just-change-the-struts-too/151283/5 "2019-10-22T17:55:47Z")
As long as possible. Car’s still running good, and most importantly, paid off. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-tie-rod-at-150k-should-i-just-change-the-struts-too/151283/6 "2019-10-22T18:00:44Z")
Then I’d do it all.