Not really, though having a bad strut mount will exaggerate the vibration and noise. New shocks would only tend to stiffen the suspension and not cause a strut mount to go bad.

You need 2 wrenches... one to keep the tie rod still and one to turn the tie rod end with... from there it's just brute force... a torch helps

Ahhhh yes, the prowler...

Here you go chief, more info here.
http://www.yourhotcar.com/.../

there is no tie rod end bushing, its just the tie rod end. Yes a tie rod can cause a vehicle to be out of allignment. But the not returning the wheel if the tie rod end is broken clean off then the wheel will no longer be attached to the rack and pinion and not be able to turn any more. so yes in the extrem case but if it is still connected it should turn. There are inner and outer tie rod ends also so you have to check both.

Did you also replace your power steering belt? Also check the condition of the other steering system components. You can visit this link to have more an idea how to perform it http://www.automd.com/.../

ok thanks

Thanks for the info

You welcom allen and Brie. You can also use the Diagnose feature of AutoMD near the AutoMD Pit Crew if you will encounter problems with your vehicle.

sorry i don't understand can you please reword it better..................thank you

the rear has gas struts check the mounting areas ..............good luck

Sounds like it might be your struts. There shot.

sometimes it is the quality of the rack installed. if you bought a cheap rack it couldbe the problem. also check your power steering pump and the belt tension on the pulley, it could be the belt when it is cold, or caused by the pump.

You have to remove the lower arm and have it pressed out and then the new one pressed back in. You cannot do this yourself without prior experience. An auto part store machine shop has to do the press work.

Add helper springs to your existing springs.

You can just buy the struts and transfer the springs but if you want to be able to skip a huge step, you could buy the struts complete with springs already mounted. The add'l cost may be worth avoiding the add'l step of having to take the struts to a local shop after you have removed them and PAYING THEM a small fee to switch the springs over to the new struts. Just order "quick struts" instead of regular struts. The difference in price is about $250 more over the cost of the regular struts but you get new springs and strut mounts and you do not need anyone else's help. I'm sure that the mechanic will want $50 to $100 to switch the springs over for you so the add'l cost may only be $150 to $200 and the difference in quality and piece of mind is huge. Well worth the add'l cash. But, you do not have to do this. if you do you will have the job done and parked in two hours. :-) here is the struts complete - Quick struts >> http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/.../TS171580.html

and here they are without new strut mount tops or new springs and require work to assemble >> http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/.../TS71580.html

They claim that they are the "World's largest store for Prowler products" so i guess this is where your hunt will begin

http://www.theprowlerstore.com/

Any steering component malfunction can cause the vehicle to be uncontrollable. Check the level of your power steering fluid. When the power steering system has run low on fluid it can create a vibration. If the system fluid level is in the normal range and the problem persists the steering rack or pump might need replacing. Also check the power steering box mount may be loose.