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It's been well established that I am dumber than the average bear, but aren't the tie rod ends (on turbo tie rods) just supposed to unscrew off the tie rod? I'm not talking about getting the threaded end out of the control/pittman arm -- I've done that. I'm trying to replace the tie rod end. Heat, PB Blaster, but I can't seem to break it free. It's not easy getting leverage on the rod and the end at the same time, but I've put a fair amount of torque on there with no luck.
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I don't think the rod extended that far into the area of the threads that looked damaged. I can tell based on the color of the rust. But you could be right, as I don't have a better explanation other than rust.
Anyway, finally got my tie rod separator tool. That thing is substantial -- it probably weighs 10 lbs. And it made short work of removing the end without damaging the boot like that damn pickle fork. Thanks for everyone's help and support on this. Today I: 1. Put some rust inhibitor on the rod threads. 2. Dialed the toe-in back a bit 3. Took her for a test drive -- alignment / toe is darn near perfect. This was all part of a deep-dive I did to try to get my alignment / balance more in line with spirited street driving. Everything seems good to go! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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I don't think the rod extended that far into the area of the threads that looked damaged. I can tell based on the color of the rust. But you could be right, as I don't have a better explanation other than rust. Anyway, finally got my tie rod separator tool. That thing is substantial -- it probably weighs 10 lbs. And it made short work of removing the end without damaging the boot like that damn pickle fork. Thanks for everyone's help and support on this. Today I: 1. Put some rust inhibitor on the rod threads. 2. Dialed the toe-in back a bit 3. Took her for a test drive -- alignment / toe is darn near perfect. This was all part of a deep-dive I did to try to get my alignment / balance more in line with spirited street driving. Everything seems good to go! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Hey Rob....just had to ask. With the Turbo Tie Rod set up....did you use the spacer washer? Looks like fun wrenching in any case. |
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