bad tie rod?

[spederman]

I was reconnecting the suspension and noticed the passenger side was crooked. Is this shot and do I need new ones?

[mustgofaster]

Crooked doesn't necessarily mean bad. It's a ball socket, so it should be able to move @ many angle to compensate for suspension movement. Now if it is loose, that's a different story. I'd hook it up, then grab the wheel & try to move it back & forth looking for play. If it is tight, it is good.

[spederman]

Ok, i wasnt sure since the driver side was perfectly straight. I'll hook it up and check it all out.