Removing tie rod, Tie rod attachment Options

[kaiserms]

I am looking for some suggestions to remove the tie rod end from the steering connection, the part is attached to a smaller ball joint.
I must also note that the tie rods were changed to Turbo tie rods which shouldn't really make any difference.
I have used PBBlaster, turned the castle nut over and tried to tap the splined end out with a hammer, (not a good idea since that ruins the splines). I have placed a pry bar across the tie rod and hammered on the tie rod.
Does anyone have any suggestions to get the tie rod end to break free?
Help appreciated.

[porschetub]

This type (in last reply) are the best cause they don't cut the boot and ruin an otherwise good tie rod end,a clown who did my basic alignment managed to ruin one of mine.
If you can't get them to pop straight off use 2 hammers on the spindle eye at both sides works for me.
Last resort is a butane torch in that area,now that's a 100% solution.

[kaiserms]

This type (in last reply) are the best cause they don't cut the boot and ruin an otherwise good tie rod end,a clown who did my basic alignment managed to ruin one of mine.
If you can't get them to pop straight off use 2 hammers on the spindle eye at both sides works for me.
Last resort is a butane torch in that area,now that's a 100% solution.

I thought of the torch tonite. Will try tomorrow. Thanks.

[mgp4591]

This type (in last reply) are the best cause they don't cut the boot and ruin an otherwise good tie rod end,a clown who did my basic alignment managed to ruin one of mine.
If you can't get them to pop straight off use 2 hammers on the spindle eye at both sides works for me.
Last resort is a butane torch in that area,now that's a 100% solution.

I thought of the torch tonite. Will try tomorrow. Thanks.

Are you changing them as part of this operation? If not, you may not want to use the torch unless your goal is to fry the boots and burn out the grease. I'd opt for the other methods first and I've had a lot of success with the hammer methods but remember to wear safety equipment!

[kaiserms]

This type (in last reply) are the best cause they don't cut the boot and ruin an otherwise good tie rod end,a clown who did my basic alignment managed to ruin one of mine.
If you can't get them to pop straight off use 2 hammers on the spindle eye at both sides works for me.
Last resort is a butane torch in that area,now that's a 100% solution.

I thought of the torch tonite. Will try tomorrow. Thanks.

Are you changing them as part of this operation? If not, you may not want to use the torch unless your goal is to fry the boots and burn out the grease. I'd opt for the other methods first and I've had a lot of success with the hammer methods but remember to wear safety equipment!

I will use the hammer method first, maybe just a short bit on the torch, but stay away from the small ball jnt on the tie rod.
Thanks much.