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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Freeing frozen tie rod end #444082 05/02/04 10:05 PM Joined: May 2002 Posts: 337 Hawaii 80CJ OP Mudrunner I've been under my CJ-5 for the better part of the morning trying to adjust the tie rod ( I need more toe in) and the passenger side tie rod end just will not budge. It seems that the driver's side is free. I've used PB Blaster and tapped on the tie rod with a ball peen hammer. I've been trying to turn the tie rod with a 14 inch pipe wrench. I'm affraid of putting too much torque on the tie rod thinking that I might pull the tie rod end apart. Any suggestions? Re: Freeing frozen tie rod end [Re: 80CJ] #444083 05/03/04 12:10 AM Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 499 NY Long Island M Mudlover27 Mudrunner get a really hot tourch and heat that nut up then give it a tap, I have been there before with my jeep, somthing so easy is always suck a pain, good luck Mud Re: Freeing frozen tie rod end [Re: Mudlover27] #444084 05/03/04 12:39 AM Joined: Oct 1999 Posts: 2,211 Denver, Colorado S superdawg Body Damage is Cool Good plan with the heat, but also if you get it to move freely remove it and antisieze it. Also if you break the end with the pipe wrench, it was shot anyway. SD Re: Freeing frozen tie rod end [Re: superdawg] #444085 05/03/04 02:16 AM Joined: May 2002 Posts: 337 Hawaii 80CJ OP Mudrunner Thanks a lot guys. The heat really worked. Just a propane torch but it did the job. Moderated by  4x4Wire  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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