The consensus among mechanics and finicky car owners is to replace brakes, suspension, and steering parts in pairs. For instance, it's always a good idea to replace the brake pads in, for instance, ...

In this video, we explore the unconventional use of a hammer for tie rods. Discover how this unexpected tool can be effectively utilized in automotive repair. Learn about the specific techniques ...

The plan was fairly simple. Go out to the desert, bend a tie rod intentionally, and shoot an article for "What Now?" on how to get a Jeep with a bent tie rod off the trail. The problem is that that's ...

Tie rods connect either end of the steering rack to the steering knuckles on which the front wheels pivot when the steering wheel is turned. The tie rod has two sections threaded together, so their ...

Karl is a former Senior Editor at CarBuzz and first joined the company as a freelancer in 2019. After graduating as a copywriter and studying journalism, his early work life included stints in ...

While hot rodders increasingly look to their history for inspiration, the parts and pieces needed to assemble a truly traditional rod are getting harder and harder to find. But if you don't have a ...

Back in June 2021, Nissan recalled nearly 139,000 of its Sentra sedans over an issue with the tie rod that could cause a loss of steering control. Now, the automaker is back to expand the recall to a ...

Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 Sentra sedans because the vehicles' front suspension tie rods may bend and break, causing drivers to lose steering control. The automaker is recalling 236,238 of ...