Contrary to what another user said, I wouldn't count Detroit Axle out. I bought many parts from them and they are always good quality. They sell great tie rods and brake rotors, for example.
Pros: good quality
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Had the same issue on our 2022 Bolt EUV. Front left inner tie rod. Common issue. Fixed and sound went away. Spent a few weeks digging online to find the issue as the shop could not find it at first.
Pros: sound went away
Cons: common issue
Vehicle:
Chevrolet Bolt
I put MOOG tie rods on my truck about two months ago and I liked the quality of the parts.
Pros: liked the quality
Tie rods I’d look for Sankei “555”, mine came in Beck Arnley boxes.
Moog is a decent brand from my experiences. Haven't used a TJ setup but I have used a ZJ setup. Was good for a stock upgrade but with 6" lift I assume you have larger tires and TBH it still is a lot of weight hanging out at the ends and there still may be some slop in the steering overall.
Pros: decent brand, good upgrade
Cons: some slop in steering
Vehicle:
Jeep
2018 Crosstrek with 250k miles checking in. It seems like this past year every sensors in the thing has gone out, the dash lights up like a Christmas tree. It's winter so I'm only replacing the critical ones affecting shift points and throttle.
Pros: mechanically sound
Cons: sensors gone out
Vehicle:
Subaru
Mileage: 250000 km
So I finally got to install front M3 control arms in my E92. The cars have a slight wandery driving even after alignment though.
Cons: slight wandery driving
Vehicle:
BMW
It's not the same application, but the E9x xDrive Lemforder tie rods have been complete junk for about 18-24 months now. At least one inner joint has failed within 2 years on most that I installed in that time.
Cons: inner joint failed
Vehicle:
BMW
I had an E70 X5 that needed new tie rods. Got the Lemförders, because they used to be very good, albeit they are usually on the pricier side. And these things lasted for like 3000 miles.
Pros: used to be good
Cons: lasted only 3000 miles
Vehicle:
BMW X5
Mileage: 3000 km
Do not buy from Detroit axel I went the cheap way bought the whole front end put upper control the rubbers had a tear went to install tie rod didn\u2019t fit the thread.
Cons: rubbers had a tear, tie rod didn’t fit
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Owner reviews for tie rods
As of March 2026, PartReview has 82 reviews across 24 manufacturers for tie rods. 8 of them have enough reviews to participate in the ranking of this part.
Popular manufacturers of tie rods
The most popular manufacturers of tie rods on PartReview include:
- MOOG - 20 reviews. PR Score: 74, average rating: 3.8.
- MEYLE - 13 reviews. PR Score: 56, average rating: 3.2.
- OEM Volkswagen - 7 reviews. PR Score: not available yet, average rating: 3.4.
- Lemforder - 6 reviews. PR Score: not available yet, average rating: 3.3.
- DORMAN - 4 reviews. PR Score: not available yet, average rating: 4.5.
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