Need Clarification on Suspension Parts

[talltorontoguy]

Hi guys

I've had the car in to two different shops to take a look at the suspension. Both concurred that the following were required.

1. Lower control arm on Left Side.
2. Thrust Rod bushing on Left Side

1st shop also noted the following (which shop 2 did not):

- Thrust Rod bushing on Right Side
- recommended checking pull rods in a vice for play
- They don't mention about the tie rods (are these the same as pull rods?)

2nd shop noted the following (which shop 1 did not):

- Tie Rod Assemblies (are these the same as pull rods?)
- Idler Arm

(A) I'm confused about the tie rod / pull rod thing - somebody please clarity.

(B) How can I tell if only the one or both of the thrust rods need to be done?

Thanks, Rod

[Bruno]

Bring the car over to my place and I will check all the arms for you if you want.

I can even teach you how to do it yourself if you feel like crawling under your car.

[talltorontoguy]

Hey thanks Bruno... I'll email you to arrange a time.

Rod