Thread: what else should be replaced?

The GP didnt pass Virginia State inspection. The shop stated that both the inner Tie Rods need to be replaced. So I found Mevotech Tie Rod ends from Partsgeek.com but Im also wondering if there might be something else that the mechanic should replace while he's at it? The GP has about 141k miles on it. As far as I know, all suspension is orig. I do know that there is a wheel bearing that is going out (abs light, trac light are on, and sounds like im riding on snow tires), but difficult to know which wheel bearing is the problem. Im old and the hearing isnt as great any more LoL
Any suggestions on a part that the mechanic should replace while he's at the inner tie rod?

struts are good. If anything, those may have been replaced at sometime, but not in the last year. I know the brakes have been turned a time or 2 in the past as well. The rotors are smooth, but i can feel a 'lip' on the outter ring, and since i like running the dragon (Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, motorcycle and sport car two lane tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Devils Triangle, and Six Gap North Georgia). then the brakes are a must replacement. Just a matter of time on those. I called the mechanic about the LCA, he stated looks *cough* "good-to-him".... so I think That will be another replacement while im at it. but i didnt even think about the control arm, thanks for reminding me

Look at the bushing of the outer tie rod. If it's trashed then you need a new one.

you can test tie rod ends with out even jacking the car up, just turn the wheels so you can see the ends, and have a friend crank the steering wheel back and fourth,(slowly like 3 or 4 inches on the wheel each way or less) while you watch the tie rod end joint where it bolts to the spindle, if it moves then the tie rod is shot, after replacing them you should have the front end aligned too.