ok, i got the one that runs from the driver's side to the main tie rod off. the end connected to the steering box is stuck. any ideas to get it out? (i have already unloaded a good amount of lube, p/l, and even tried to jack it out.) and a hammer didn't help much!

 

your not trying to keep them right, use a pintle fork hammer it in between the pitment arm and drag link hammer it in as hard as you can then use the hammer and hit the stud but not too hard or the pintle fork will pop out

 

Pickle fork and it will come right off, thats what they're made for.

 

i need the tie rods. i am rebuilding the ends.

 

how are you rebuilding them? is there some kind of rebuild kit? (i havent herd of one is why im asking i though they were one piece, end and rod, and had to replace the hole peice)

a pintle (pickle) fork will wreck the boots other than that it wont harn the rods them self so if you dont need the boots then use that otherwise try a small gear puller, 3 finger or there is a special tool made to take them off too




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Yeah if you could rebuild them that'd be sweet since mine are all shot. I don't want to buy the whole new tie rod and drag link ha

 

Im interested with this rebuild.... if fork or hammer dont work next would be the heat , but you are trying to save these .....

 

Uhhh you cant rebuild tie rod ends..

 

He is not repairing the tie rod ends, he is replacing them and was not clear about that. He confused your statement about tie-rods, which is what the tie-rod ends are attached.

As for removing them, it is easier if you either buy or rent a tie-rod puller. Crank it down until there is a mild amount of pressure and the gently rap the steering knuckle with a medium ball peen hammer. She'll pop right out.

 

I used a gear puller and a pickle fork when I did mine. The gear puller won't destroy the boot, but IF you are rebuilding them using a Luke Link, then you don't need the boot anyways.