Honda Element – lifespan of Stabilizer Links and Tie Rod Ends

I’m going to replace one lower front ball joint due to ripped rubber boot.
Also then the other side.
I’ll be doing the work myself on 288,000 KM Element AWD that gets good off-pavement use.

How about Stabilizer Links and Tie Rod Ends?
They are all pretty cheap parts, so maybe just to them all at the same time?
Unnecessary or smart move?

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[Richard KirshyParticipant]

Depending on how you drive the vehicle.
I would replace all the ball joints along with the tie rods and stabilizer links and sway bar bushings.

[WilfParticipant]

By Tie Rods, do you mean just the tie rod ends?

[Richard KirshyParticipant]

Actually here is a fairly complete kit available:
https://www.amazon.com/Piece-Front-Joint-03-11-Element/dp/B0747QNBYZ
Just needs the sway bar bushings.
https://www.amazon.com/OEM-Honda-Stabilizer-Bushing-52306-SCV-000/dp/B00CMUD206

[WilfParticipant]

Thanks. I already have the ball joints. But maybe I can return them. This is definitely cheaper this way!
edit: although I wasn’t aware that the tie rods and inner tie rod end would get wear.

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