Service Overview
Inner tie rods connect the steering rack to the outer tie rods — hidden inside rubber bellows where wear goes unseen. Play here makes steering vague and eats tires.
The job involves the inner tie rod(s) with special rack tooling, new bellows clamps, and a toe-set. Full alignment recommended after.
Signs You Need This Service
- Knocking when turning the wheel at low speed
- Loose, vague on-center feel
- Inside-edge tire wear
- Clunk felt through the steering wheel
Consequences of Ignoring It
- Rapid inner-edge tire destruction
- Steering play growing until the car wanders lanes
- Total tie-rod separation = loss of steering on that wheel
Recommended Service Interval
Typically 90,000–140,000 miles; inspect with every alignment.
Price & Time
Deposit: Parts paid before ordering + a $50 labor deposit applied to your final balance.
Final price may vary by distance, vehicle, service details, after-hours requests, emergency availability, or service area minimums.
How location affects pricing
Your listed service price is based on the repair itself. Because we are a mobile service, final pricing may also depend on your distance from our service area, appointment time, urgency, vehicle details, and repair conditions.
- Within 15 miles$125 minimum service total
- 15–30 miles$150 minimum service total
- 30+ milesContact for quote
- After-hours+$75 when available
- Emergency / priority+$150 when available
Minimum service totals are not added on top of larger services — they only apply when a fixed-price service is below the minimum for your location. Distance fees typically begin outside our standard 15-mile service area.
Pricing shown is our listed service price — parts and fluids are quoted at cost where applicable, and your exact flat quote is confirmed before any work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Inner vs outer tie rods — what's the difference?
Can you check them in my driveway?
Do I need an alignment after?
We come to you.
Book inner tie rod at your home, workplace or fleet yard — anywhere in the Indianapolis metro. Warranty terms provided in writing when applicable.