Okay, so I'm halfway through a front-end rebuild: I've dismantled it. That means I'm half done, right? Anyway, the tie rod, a tubular type with screw-in ends, has a slight bend. I can see about 1/2 of the opening at the far end when I look through. The bend is gentle, no kinks. Is replacement a priority, or can it be used still? I'm not sure where I would get a new one, although I got the ends off the rack at NAPA.

Thanks, Guys and Gals

Current fleet (subject to change w/o notice)
\'49 GMC 3/4-Ton , 60 Austin Healey Frog-eye Sprite (some assembly required), 2011 Dodge Avenger, 2015 Jeep Cherokee. No, they don't all run.
My other ride is a (B737)no, (B767)no, A320.... Update... was Embraer E190, now Boeing B787.

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