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Posted by: dlee6204 Jul 16 2014, 06:45 PM

I made this wrench to easily convert over to Turbo tie rods. One end fits the retaining locking nut on a stock inner tie rod. The other end is the correct size to tighten the turbo tie rod. It's makes changing them over a breeze. $20 shipped conus.

Posted by: 914Sixer Jul 16 2014, 07:01 PM

I'll take it

Posted by: euro911 Jul 16 2014, 07:55 PM

Dang it, Mark

Can you make another one, Doug?

Posted by: 914Sixer Jul 16 2014, 08:21 PM

Doug,
You can hang on to it and make a pattern if needed for Mark. No rush on it.
Thanks,
Mark

Posted by: dlee6204 Jul 17 2014, 05:34 AM

No worries. I was going to have more cut out anyway so I'll reserve one with your name on it.

Posted by: Zimms Jul 17 2014, 07:19 AM

Any chance of doing a group buy?

Posted by: koozy Jul 17 2014, 08:04 AM

Yea, I'd take one as well

Posted by: Kansas 914 Jul 17 2014, 03:37 PM

I would be in for one as well - thanks!

Posted by: carr914 Jul 17 2014, 03:43 PM

I'll get one if you make it!

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 17 2014, 04:17 PM

Very cool! I'd take one too. If you could fab one in that style that would ACTUALLY fit and hold the castellated nuts on the ball joints I bet could could sell 100s. Is the same nut used on 911/912s?

Posted by: Harpo Jul 17 2014, 04:17 PM

Sign me up as well please

Posted by: dlee6204 Jul 17 2014, 04:29 PM

Well looks like there's quite a bit of interest in these. I'll work on getting more made and final pricing. Ill keep everyone informed and will probably start a separate thread. Cool.

Posted by: bdstone914 Jul 17 2014, 05:51 PM

That would take a more beefy tool. They require about 200 ft lbs of torque. A forged impact socket would be great. I use a socket for 4 we spindle nuts that is 2mm too big. I lined it with magnetic tape and it works on most of them.
Bruce

Posted by: bdstone914 Jul 17 2014, 05:54 PM

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Very cool! I'd take one too. If you could fab one in that style that would ACTUALLY fit and hold the castellated nuts on the ball joints I bet could could sell 100s. Is the same nut used on 911/912s?
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Yes 911 and 912 use the same ball joint ring.

That would take a more beefy tool. They require about 200 ft lbs of torque. A forged impact socket would be great. I use a socket for 4 we spindle nuts that is 2mm too big. I lined it with magnetic tape and it works on most of them.
Bruce
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Posted by: tweet Jul 17 2014, 07:45 PM

I'm in for one as well. You may want to put a brand or logo on them; maybe even apply for a patent.

Posted by: hblyle Jul 17 2014, 09:50 PM

I'm in for one if it happens!

Posted by: bdstone914 Jul 17 2014, 10:25 PM

A similar tool to remove the strut insert retaining nut would be useful.



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Posted by: dlee6204 Jul 18 2014, 07:45 AM

I can easily make one for those too. Good suggestion!

Posted by: luskesq Jul 18 2014, 08:22 AM

I'd be in for one also.

Keith

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jul 18 2014, 08:42 AM

I'm in for one also

Posted by: Sfreeman615 Jul 18 2014, 09:42 AM

I'll take one!

Posted by: gcrotvik Jul 18 2014, 11:22 AM

Put me on the list for both! Thanks.

Posted by: euro911 Jul 18 2014, 04:18 PM

Oh, cool. I'd buy one of each as well, Doug. Thanks for interjecting, Bruce

Posted by: dlee6204 Jul 18 2014, 04:21 PM

It'll be a week or two before I can get a prototype for the strut wrench.

I also placed the order today with the laser cutter so I should have a bunch of tie rod wrenches coming next week.

Posted by: dlee6204 Jul 18 2014, 04:42 PM

I made a group buy in the garage...

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=239624

Note: The price is slightly higher in the GB than in this ad. This is because I originally cut my personal wrench at my work but now that I'm making some to sell, I have to outsource the labor and have to consider that into the costs.

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 18 2014, 06:05 PM

Still fair pricing.

Posted by: Gint Jul 18 2014, 06:10 PM

I have a tool for it, but I'd prefer one of those. Sign me up too.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 18 2014, 06:36 PM

Will the tools handle the heavy torque without breaking ? Just curious

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 18 2014, 06:36 PM

Will the tools handle the heavy torque without breaking ? Just curious

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 18 2014, 06:36 PM

Will the tools handle the heavy torque without breaking ? Just curious

Posted by: jimkelly Jul 19 2014, 05:42 AM

I was wondering...

Will the tools handle the heavy torque without breaking ? Just curious

Posted by: dlee6204 Jul 19 2014, 07:04 AM

It worked just fine when I've used it. I'm not sure anything is really under "heavy" torque. I'm able to remove the stock retaining nut with just medium hand pressure. The correct tool makes all the difference.

Posted by: scotty b Jul 19 2014, 07:16 AM

Doug, feel free to copy this if you want. It's the strut wrench I made. Dual sided to cover all options


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Posted by: kid914 Jul 19 2014, 08:48 AM

in for 1

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jul 19 2014, 05:04 PM

Me too.
But I have to ask.
I've always wondered how others have held the shaft that you are tightening onto.
To me it feels like I'm torturing the pinion gear if I simply use a Channel Lock or a tool like this without counter-holding the rack shaft.