tie rod sleeve

[beastpath]

how do i get the tie rods off the tie rod sleeve?

 

i searched and didnt find anything

[beastpath]

actually, im just going to go get new ones. lol

[Precise1]

I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing, but don't you just unscrew them??

 

B

[adamzan]

I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing, but don't you just unscrew them??

 

B

X2

 

One of mine came loose all on it's own too

[beastpath]

yeah I know you unscrew them, lol. They are seized on there though. may as well get new ones if everything else is new too.

[Precise1]

Ok, but penetrant, heat and a vice should get them apart pretty quick...

 

B

[beastpath]

i dont have a vice. makes it difficult to hold things in place and wrench on them.

[Morningwould]

Ha Ha you said

but penetrant

[GrimGreg]

i dont have a vice. makes it difficult to hold things in place and wrench on them.

 

Use 2 wrenches while it is still on the truck. Are you sure you are turning them the right direction? The inside and outside lock nuts will spin opposite directions.

[Precise1]

i dont have a vice. makes it difficult to hold things in place and wrench on them.

That does make it harder, but like GG said...

 

Ha Ha you said

Oh my, why would you even go there?? Oh, you are from Washington, that explains it...

 

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[KovemaN]

Oh, you are from Washington, that explains it...

 

I thought California was the mecca for users of

but penetrant

 

Where's Beavis?

Edited August 13, 2009 by KovemaN

[Tungsten]