ORR,

Yes, by outer I mean the tie rod end and not the rod. I see rock auto has a complete (rod and end) for ~$35. 

I just hope that no damage was sustained further in to the power steering rack. 

Thanks,
T. 

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> On Nov 17, 2016, at 11:57 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>    By Outer TieRod are You referring to the TieRod End ~ We only have
> 
> TieRods & TieRod Ends not Inner & Outer TieRods ~ If the TieRod End got 
> 
> bent I'd be amazed if the TieRod is Still Straight, Especially in the Threaded
> 
> Area ~
> 
>    May want to take a GoodLook @ the SteeringRack Bolts for Straightness
> 
> But since they have Thick Rubber Bushings they are probably OK ~
> 
>                            ORR ~ DeanB
> 
> 
>> On 17 Nov , 2016, at 9:28 PM, T Collins wrote:
>> 
>> Hello volks,
>> 
>> I thought earlier this evening I was toast. A jeep in front of me stopped
>> suddenly and I beard off to the right while braking hard. I ended up
>> resting next to a light pole. Seems I hit a boulder and then the lamp post
>> with the passenger side wheel. The rim is irreparably bent. Since I was in
>> a sharp  turn right it seems like the wheel sticking out prevented damage
>> to the vans body.
>> 
>> Now to why I need your opinions. After replacing the tire, I found that the
>> alignment  is off, the passenger side wheel is pointing right while the
>> drivers side is pointing straight.
>> Looks like I bent the outer passenger side tie rod. Nothing else seems
>> bent. What else should I be inspecting? Is it possible the inner tie rod is
>> also bent? It was dark, but it did not seem or feel deformed...
>> 
>> I appreciate your input. I have an outer tie rod available and plan on
>> replacing it. Tips on that?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> T.
>