That's why I rarely take my cars into places like midas, but every now and then, the free inspection is alluring...

So, I'm driving past one today and I have been a little concerned about the "wandering" loose feel on the freeway, and I stop just to see my beast in the air, really, I enjoy that, and am told that everything is worn out and must be replaced.

Upper ball joint, tie rod ends, center link, steering damper...
bushings all wet with oil and shot, are the allegations.
$1000, I'm told.

Well, I can't stand to let anyone work on my car, but I do have reservations about front end work. I'm thinking of buying parts, slapping them on myself, then bringing her in for adjustment.
That ball joint looks like some work though. Why are those tie rods so intimidating?

I looked on the fastlane list, the parts don't seem to cost too much, but there are a lot of them. Is it foolhardy to replace all this stuff? What is a realistic price?

Surely there are some thoughts on this....

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