Tie Rod Ends
05-10-2009, 07:36 PM
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Tie Rod Ends
Any advice on breakin loose the inner tie rod end? i took off the nut on top, unbolted the steering stabilizer and cant get it to budge. its the original tie rod and its been in the same spot for 13 years. please email me if you have replaced them and know a quick or just a simple way to get it free. THANKS!
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05-10-2009, 09:29 PM
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Do you hear banjos?
As odd as it may sound, sometimes you can strike the drag link, right where the TRE goes through it, and that shock will free it. It has worked for me on numorous vehicles!! HTH!! If you can't manage with these suggestions, you may have to use a little heat!!
05-10-2009, 10:08 PM
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I use the two hammer method any time I can
one big hammer behind the part that the tie rod end is pressed into
then hit the nut with the other hammer
this will reduce bounce and give your hammer strike more punch
one big hammer behind the part that the tie rod end is pressed into
then hit the nut with the other hammer
this will reduce bounce and give your hammer strike more punch
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Alwaus works for me!!!!
05-11-2009, 03:34 AM
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Let us know. I just jump straight for the heat to get it loose. Heat then a whack on the pickle fork and they usually drop right out.
05-14-2009, 10:34 PM
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Hey Guys,
I picked up a pickle fork and a 10lbs sledge. everything came out after just a few taps, BUT. The "death wobble is still there. i've replaced all 3 tie rod ends, and the RH Outer tie rod, where the steering stabilizer connects. any ideas as to what it is? It also has a new steering stabilizer. any ideas? could an out of balance wheel, make it jump so bad i cant control the vehicle?
I picked up a pickle fork and a 10lbs sledge. everything came out after just a few taps, BUT. The "death wobble is still there. i've replaced all 3 tie rod ends, and the RH Outer tie rod, where the steering stabilizer connects. any ideas as to what it is? It also has a new steering stabilizer. any ideas? could an out of balance wheel, make it jump so bad i cant control the vehicle?
05-15-2009, 12:11 PM
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Hey Guys,
I picked up a pickle fork and a 10lbs sledge. everything came out after just a few taps, BUT. The "death wobble is still there. i've replaced all 3 tie rod ends, and the RH Outer tie rod, where the steering stabilizer connects. any ideas as to what it is? It also has a new steering stabilizer. any ideas? could an out of balance wheel, make it jump so bad i cant control the vehicle?
I picked up a pickle fork and a 10lbs sledge. everything came out after just a few taps, BUT. The "death wobble is still there. i've replaced all 3 tie rod ends, and the RH Outer tie rod, where the steering stabilizer connects. any ideas as to what it is? It also has a new steering stabilizer. any ideas? could an out of balance wheel, make it jump so bad i cant control the vehicle?
05-15-2009, 01:30 PM
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Do you hear banjos?
Ball joints, CA bushings, steering box, track bar bushing, the list goes on and on. There are several things that can cause DW. Just start checking things off the list as you go. Good luck!!