i've been experiencing some moderate vibes under varying driving conditions coming from the front end.

some of it was attributable to a warped disc, which has been changed (brake overhaul all around), but some vibage still remains.

noticing some slop in my steering, i shifted my focus to tie rods. after replacing the outers, i still have vibes - and slop.

this weekend, i'll try to rule out the tires/wheels as the source of the vibes by doing a rotation, but there's something else quite noteworthy that i fear is going to cost me a lot of dough.

with the front end jacked so the tires clear the concrete, grabbing hold of the wheel (driver or pass side) at 9 and 3 o'clock and yanking vigorously from side to side, i hear a single, mechanical *thud* or *clunk* coming from the rack area with each yank. as i yank from side to side, i can see play - it's not much, but i can see it.

lord - tell me my rack's not shot.

could this just be inner tie rods?