metalmonkey47 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 My tie rod ends are shot all to hell and I'm trying to get them replaced. The adjustment bolt is rusted on and I can't manage to get the bastard loose. I've soaked it in PB blaster, put a huge wrench on it and beat it with a sledge hammer, heated it up and it hasn't budged a bit. Anybody got any advice? Quote Link to comment
hoov100 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Torch, PB and a BFH. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Torch, PB and a BFH. Tried em all at one. No result =/ Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 hit it with a bigger hammer... I hit it for 2 hours straight I kid you not.... Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I like where you're mind it! Sadly, I don't have a bigger one. The one I was using was pretty big. Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 This is what i did. I heat it up for like 2 minutes. Then hit it like 15 strikes. Then heat it for 1 minute. The hit it 15 more times. The heat it up and BAM BAM BAM BAM!!!!! This is what I did.. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Alright! I'll give that a shot in the morning and get back to ya. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Logical1 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I put another nut on the end of the through bolt and used it as a bigger surface to hammer on (it protects the bolt as well). I also used a pickle fork and pounded it between the rod/arm to force them apart. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 This is what i did. I heat it up for like 2 minutes. Then hit it like 15 strikes. Then heat it for 1 minute. The hit it 15 more times. The heat it up and BAM BAM BAM BAM!!!!! This is what I did.. I put another nut on the end of the through bolt and used it as a bigger surface to hammer on (it protects the bolt as well). I also used a pickle fork and pounded it between the rod/arm to force them apart. Guys, he said the adjustment bolt not the one with the cotter pin. :lol: Take a good look at the threads and see if they are left hand .... bet they are. Quote Link to comment
AZhitman Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 :lol: Take a good look at the threads and see if they are left hand .... bet they are. Ooops. :) BTW, PB Blaster is kid stuff. Try equal parts ATF and acetone, and drizzle it on the part. Proven to be a better penetrant than PB or Krall. Quote Link to comment
hoov100 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I said a torch, not one of those little propane torches that can barely light my cigarette. get that fucker glowin' and hose it off in PB, then use two wrenches to make a breaker wrench, like you would slip a pipe over a ratchet to make a breaker bar. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Guys, he said the adjustment bolt not the one with the cotter pin. :lol: Take a good look at the threads and see if they are left hand .... bet they are. ah shit........ I didn't think about that. This is why you don't work on cars while intoxicated in any way. haha Left hand threads are a bitch. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 I said a torch, not one of those little propane torches that can barely light my cigarette. get that fucker glowin' and hose it off in PB, then use two wrenches to make a breaker wrench, like you would slip a pipe over a ratchet to make a breaker bar. Oxy/Acetylene? Got one :D Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 OOps! Looks like time for a replacement anyways! :P Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted April 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 OOps! Looks like time for a replacement anyways! :P Damn right! I got a replacement for $6 anyways. haha Quote Link to comment
mike Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 DONT HIT THE THREADS!!! :blink: On the TRE remove the cotter key and the bolt, take a prybar or something to put downward pressure on it and hit the SIDE of the of the TRE mount that mounts to the strut (I forget what its called) with a big hammer. You dont need a pickle fork or anything, it doesnt destroy the rubber boot and you can reuse the TRE if its not shot.Ive got a 5 pound stanley single jack, I think I got it at lowes years ago but I see them in pawn shops all the time for $5-$10. One of the handiest tools I own. On the rusty dirty nasty threads, before you try to remove/loosen the nuts, take a stiff wire brush and some penetrating oil to them to get them as clean as possible before removing. Odds are you will be able to reuse the bar that goes between the rod ends. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 The adjustment bolt is rusted on and I can't manage to get the bastard loose. Not the ball joint nut!.... the adjustment nut! Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I is confused now.... Just replace the whole damn thing... LOL! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Yup......... once it's off!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 haha 'tis all good. I'm gonna whack at it tomorrow and hope it works! After a few drinks ;) Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Since youre down there may want to take an inventory of what else needs to be changed, bushings? etc. so that when you buy, you buy everthing... Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted April 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Since youre down there may want to take an inventory of what else needs to be changed, bushings? etc. so that when you buy, you buy everthing... Way ahead of you there I've just ordered new brakes, bushings etc. I feel rich right now. haha Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted April 5, 2010 Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 right on, I'm in process of doing the same thing..where did you buy the bushings..and how much? Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Got em from rock auto for the most part. Some wholesale closeout that were just a few bucks a-piece, but I think I got em all Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 So how much did it set you back for the whole enchilada. Quote Link to comment
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