Damn Tie Rods, How to pop it off without screwing it up |
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Damn Tie Rods, How to pop it off without screwing it up |
JRust |
Nov 9 2013, 03:33 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Okay so I put on turbo tie rods a few months ago on my Corvair car. With the thick washers on that come with them. They won't go in far enough. They toe in just a bit. I read that sometimes those washers are to thick. So I figure to pull it off & go get some thinner washers.
All I did was tighten it up months ago. That puppy does not want to pop off. Is there a special press or tool I can use with it on my car which is on my lift? The BFH method isn't working. I tried prying it with a 2 ft breaker bar. I've stopped now as I'm pissed & likely to break something. So suggestions |
Cap'n Krusty |
Nov 10 2013, 11:03 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
I feel obligated to tell you all that I use a tool much like the HF one shown earlier in this thread. However, mine is NOT a cheapass iron Chinese casting, and I've never had to worry about the side effects of mine shattering. Over the years I've encountered a large variety of cars on which the tool, or ones like it, simply won't work because of size or accessibility. The BFH technique ALWAYS works. If you're worried about collateral damage, have a friend (one you can REALLY trust) help you. One person holds a BFH against the point you want to strike, and the other person hits that one with another. That way all the force is delivered exactly where you want it. More complex, added potential for injury, but it works well. My initial recommendation was an easy way out for an individual who doesn't want to wait (or spend the money) for a special tool, or a helper, or doesn't own a second BFH. It works well.
The Cap'n |
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