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Jan 23, 2013 | 01:52 PM

littleredvettegirl

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From: phoenix az

i've been bubba'd

I'm having problems getting out the inner tie rod ends out. It seems that the person that owned this car before put in outer ends in the inner positions and I can not get them out. can someone give me a little help here. just need an easy solution to this little issue.

Jan 23, 2013 | 01:58 PM

Easy Mike

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You can use a pickle fork on them.

Jan 23, 2013 | 02:00 PM

littleredvettegirl

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anything else that i can use don't have a picklefork anymore the last idiot that was here to work on my car scooped it.

Jan 23, 2013 | 02:14 PM

MrJlr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mike

You can use a pickle fork on them.

Pickle forks are cheap.....just get another....

Jan 23, 2013 | 02:21 PM

carcraze

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Have a read here as I have always just put some pressure with a pry bar ans hit it on the side to destub the taper.
http://www.nichols.nu/tip701.htm

Jan 23, 2013 | 02:33 PM

Marlin

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AZ/Advance also have forks in their loan a tool program. Also a good hit on the SIDE of the rod head will usually get it to pop out as well.

Jan 23, 2013 | 03:41 PM

wcsinx

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Pickle forks suck

Get one of these ...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/otc-6297

and never again fight those damn joints

Jan 23, 2013 | 03:46 PM

MrJlr

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From: Chino CA

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Originally Posted by wcsinx

Pickle forks suck

Get one of these ...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/otc-6297

and never again fight those damn joints

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Jan 23, 2013 | 03:47 PM

'75

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http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-qua...tor-99849.html

Jan 23, 2013 | 03:52 PM

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commander_47

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Borrow one for free from auto zone.

Jan 23, 2013 | 04:01 PM

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wcsinx

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Quote:

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http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-qua...tor-99849.html

sonofa...

never would've guessed HF would have them too

I paid $50 for mine.

Jan 23, 2013 | 04:33 PM

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gkull

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Originally Posted by '75

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-qua...tor-99849.html

The Harbor Freight tool is good for about one use

Jan 23, 2013 | 04:35 PM

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littleredvettegirl

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From: phoenix az

I got one there for 12 bucks about 3 yrs ago and it was great. I helped my hubby with his 3 rebuilds and used it on all three and it was still fine.

Jan 23, 2013 | 04:48 PM

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wcsinx

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Quote:

Originally Posted by littleredvettegirl

I got one there for 12 bucks about 3 yrs ago and it was great. I helped my hubby with his 3 rebuilds and used it on all three and it was still fine.

Then the reason you're trying to separate tie rod ends with a pickle fork is.........?

Jan 23, 2013 | 04:50 PM

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littleredvettegirl

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read the first entry lol. never mind i got it thanks all

Jan 23, 2013 | 04:52 PM

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wcsinx

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read the first entry lol. never mind i got it thanks all

I did. The theory is the same regardless of if you used the right parts or the wrong parts. Glad you're sorted out now.

Jan 23, 2013 | 07:03 PM

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Are you talking about getting them out of the sleeve or the centerlink.

Jan 23, 2013 | 08:41 PM

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Scottd

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Do you have an air compressor? Do you want to make this an easy job? Do you have about 75 bucks to invest in cheap tools?
1) HF pneumatic hammer gun
2) pickle-fork for above tool. (I got the craftsman combo kit for about 45 bucks)

Those joints will split in about 15 seconds. No worry about smashing your knuckles, swinging a hammer in enclosed spaces, knocking over your beer with said hammer......

Jan 23, 2013 | 09:43 PM

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Learning_Curve

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wcsinx

Pickle forks suck

Get one of these ...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/otc-6297

and never again fight those damn joints

I borrowed this tool from work and actually managed to break the cross pin while seperating the ball joints from the control arm.

Jan 23, 2013 | 09:46 PM

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REELAV8R

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From: Hermosa

I didn't even know there was such a tool. Very cool. Looking around a little I found you can buy an entire front end service kit. Front end suspension stuff has always been problamatic due to difficult dis-assembly. this kit would make it a lot easier.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en

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