Hitman, before you spend more money, check the ball joints and control arm bushings for yourself. To check the upper bushings, simply open the hood, and push down on the suspension while looking at the bushings. The ball joints can be checked one side at a time. Jack up the car from the lower control arm (this takes the weight of the spring off the joints) To check the upper, pull the top of the tire in and out, if there is any play, they are worn. Same process for the lowers. If you have a friend that can pul the tire in and out while you look at the joints yourself that is even better, check the lower control arm bushing while checking the lower ball joint.
Who ever checked your front end and suggested tie rod ends, center link, and idler arm, should also have seen these problems as well. If this is the problem, you will definitely feel it in the steering wheel, and, the bushings will have A LOT of play in them.
Good luck with this as I know this has been haunting you for a while.
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