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 tools for tierods
#837572
09/23/07 06:47 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
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Mudrunner
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what tools do I need to do my own alignment and replace tie rod ends? (IFS)
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Re: tools for tierods
[Re: MAC]
#837573
09/24/07 02:50 AM
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Re: tools for tierods
[Re: Adam F]
#837574
09/24/07 03:32 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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Web Wheeler
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Re: tools for tierods
[Re: Adam F]
#837575
09/24/07 04:10 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
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Roll Me Over
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Possibly a pickle fork if the hammer won't pop the tie rod end free from the steering arm Most of the time pickle forks will ruin the boot on a TRE. Get their TRE remover works much better. Why do you have to remove the TRE's to do an alignment anyway? Just loosen the clamps and turn the tie rod.
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Re: tools for tierods
[Re: OOP'S]
#837576
09/24/07 05:27 AM
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I take the castle nut off the outer, and give it a whap with the hammer to pop it up/outward; then the inner TRE usually pops right out next. To the original poster, if replacing the TRE's, count the number of threads on both sides of the link before you tear it down; it'll get you pretty close to where you start with them. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Couple shots of PB Blaster or Aerokroil doesn't hurt either. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />
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Re: tools for tierods
[Re: kewlynx]
#837577
09/24/07 05:28 AM
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Mudrunner
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be ready to possibly have to use the torch <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: tools for tierods
[Re: OOP'S]
#837578
09/24/07 09:44 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
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Most of the time pickle forks will ruin the boot on a TRE. He says he's going to replace the tie rod ends, do it doesn't matter. Oh...and another tool you'll need to spin off the tie rods is a large adjustable wrench or pliers. LARGE, as big as you can afford. Count the number of turns it takes to remove it, and install the new one the same number to get you close to where you were before.
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Re: tools for tierods
[Re: Adam F]
#837579
09/25/07 11:28 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
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Mudrunner
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Thanks all. What do I need to turn the sleeves without messing them all up?
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Re: tools for tierods
[Re: MAC]
#837580
09/26/07 01:04 PM
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Joined: Mar 2004
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Rock Warrior
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Thanks all. What do I need to turn the sleeves without messing them all up? When I replaced mine, I just threaded the tie rods by hand one at a time before I put it the castle nuts on the tie rods. I don't think it matters that the sleeve gets chewed up, mine look like a lion was gnawing on them from when it's been at the alignment shop. Try some vise grips.
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Re: tools for tierods
[Re: MAC]
#837581
09/27/07 01:03 AM
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Joined: Oct 2005
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Mudrunner
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1986 xtra-cab 22re
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1991 bed
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