Rib cage. RIB CAGE ANATOMY. The rib cage, shaped in a mild cone shape and more flexible than most bone sets, is made up of varying elements such as the thoracic vertebra, 12 equally paired ribs, costal cartilage, and held together anteriorly by the sternum.
1 On average, to replace both tie rods, the professional job can range anywhere from $150 to as much as $475. 2  If only one tie rod has to be replaced, you can often cut this price in half. 3  For those that want to complete the job themselves, the cost of parts can vary anywhere from $30 to as much as $120 per rod.
Cost of Tie Rod Ends. The cost of tie rod ends vary from vehicle to vehicle and whether you purchase them from a dealer or an after-market auto parts supply retailer. Normally, dealer prices for parts are higher than parts purchased at an auto parts store. Expect to pay $30 to $80 per tie rod end as of December 2010.Changing both inner or both outer tie rod ends on most vehicles takes about an hour. Shop rates for mechanics at a dealer are as much as $120 per hour.ormally, dealer prices for parts are higher than parts purchased at an auto parts store. Expect to pay $30 to $80 per tie rod end as of December 2010. Changing both inner or both outer tie rod ends on most vehicles takes about an hour. Shop rates for mechanics at a dealer are as much as $120 per hour.