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tie rod

16 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The tie rod is a part that links the steering mechanism to your car’s wheels. When you turn the wheel, the tie rod moves the wheels so the car goes where you want.

Technical Definition

A tie rod is a component of the steering system that connects the steering rack to the wheel hub, translating steering input into wheel movement. It helps maintain proper alignment and handling stability.

Hear It Discussed

"And I think I actually bent a control arm when I was doing that or a tie rod or something because it's got a tiny little bit of a steering angle now."
Episode 448: 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Unnamed Automotive Podcast 51:58

"So a little bit of welding in a tie rod scum, you know, it's just you can't really get rid of it."
C.R.E.A.M. #80 - Murcielago Auction Result, Car Toilet Returns and We Made The Papers C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 10:32

"...we learned all about how to tie rods. I remember I'd never heard of a tie rod before and we had to, we had to do quite a bit of repairs..."
Starting a 1963 Comet with a Paperclip & The NASCAR Trailer Woodshop 📎🚙🪵 To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History 15:17