Should I not buy these cheap tie rods?

[shaferbm]

I'll be replacing my tie rods to get rid of this awful steering wheel shimmy shortly, and am wondering if there's any reason I should go with the more expensive option here. I'd love to get the cheap ones, but dont want them to wear our sooner then normal, have other issues, etc. Let me know what you think.

http://www.blunttech.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1987-BMW-325&yearid=1987%40%401987&makeid=31%40%40BMW&modelid=964%3AED%7C66%3AMBC%7C168%40%40325&catid=241580@@Steering&subcatid=241621@@Tie%20Rod%20Assembly&mode=PA

[gp.plus]

I would spring for the lemfoerders, the quality of their products seems to be pretty close to oem. The cheaper ones will certainly still turn the car, but you will most likely find the cheap ones will not last nearly as long.

[Boise]

If you really want some cheap tie-rod ends, look at the PEX brand:

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=nrhmj4jd2fsh5lirrafkfm55&makeid=800003@BMW&modelid=1011867@325IS&year=1991&cid=26@Steering%20System&gid=7428@Tie%20Rod%20End

Edit: I just saw you are looking at the tie-rod assembly, not just the tie-rod end, so nevermind.

[maneeno325e]

i have some brand new tie rod assemblies for sale i believe theyre from fcp groton, they came with my car and i have no use for them. pm me.

[jlevie]

Cheap tie rods (or control arms or shocks) will work, but they won't last long. In the long run it is more cost effective to get the OE parts. While worn tie rods can cause a shimmy, so can worn shocks, control arms, or control arm bushings. The only real fix is to replace any and all worn parts.