installing turbo tie rods, looking for the right way Options

[nycchef]

i am installing new turbo tie rods and am wondering what is the best way to remove the old ones, specifically the articulated bushing that holds the u shaped connection on the old ones. does it just unscrew form the steering linkage? is it best to remove the tie rod first and then remove the bushing or do it all at once?

[jaxdream]

If you don't plan on reusing the U shaped item ( where the tie rod bolts to the rack ) you can use a bar in that opening and unscrew the whole rod , boot holder and all. If you have problems ther ( you have to clamp the rack in a vice to secure it ) a pipe wrench and maybe a cheater pipe will usually do the job. When you install the turbo tie rod assembly , be sure to use some blue thread locker compound on the threads to prevent backing out . Some use the thick washer that comes with the kit , some don't , it's a matter of the tire srubing the inside fender which is the use or non- use , the thick washer is a stop of a sort that limits the rack's travel. If you are looking at the end that screws into the rack , the slots on the end is for a real thin 32mm open end wrench, a lot of guys will just use the pipe wrench on this to get a real good bite and put some good torque on it , don't recall the specs , just real good and itght with the blue loctite compound should do it. This is the way I installed mine , could be wrong , but from what I have read on this forum , it's a pretty good method. YMMV......

Jack / Jaxdream