am sorry kebowers, I'm not sure I understand what the strut rod end bearing is - is this the tie rod? I did have the ball joints replaced a month ago.

I did buy the idler arm kit. Have not changed anything yet ....

I get awfully confused with idler arms, control arms, tie rods, pitarms ......!

Thanks for you feedback though, it sounds like I am complaining, am not, just confused. I appreciate you feedback and any clarification you can share with me would be a huge plus.