can someone tell me about tie rod ends
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I guess the tool I've used the last half dozen times I've pulled my TREs doesn't work. And apparently it doesn't work for this guy either:
And I guess that harbor freight has one of their tools mis-labled:
Harbor freight TRE puller
So does Sears:
Sears' TRE puller
As does 4 Wheel parts:
4Wheel parts' TRE puller
I'm not saying that whacking the steering arm doesn't work, sometimes it doesn't. Personally, I don't like to beat on my truck, she gets abused enough as it is. I'd rather use a tool that was meant for the job and torque all the nuts and bolts to the correct values.
And I guess that harbor freight has one of their tools mis-labled:
Harbor freight TRE puller
So does Sears:
Sears' TRE puller
As does 4 Wheel parts:
4Wheel parts' TRE puller
I'm not saying that whacking the steering arm doesn't work, sometimes it doesn't. Personally, I don't like to beat on my truck, she gets abused enough as it is. I'd rather use a tool that was meant for the job and torque all the nuts and bolts to the correct values.
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Stand by....
I was WRONG!
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If it works, use it.
I used to have one. It didnt.
Guess that tit in the end of the shaft threw me. Heck, I'm in favor of pickle forks as long as you dont plan to reuse it.
But here's the thing about BJ and TRE connections..
Doesnt anyone get that point?
Good one. Hmmm ...so if she gets a crinkle on her skin and you take her to the body shop, you tell 'em no hammers and anvils.. use bondo instead?
J/K
I used to have one. It didnt.
Guess that tit in the end of the shaft threw me. Heck, I'm in favor of pickle forks as long as you dont plan to reuse it.
But here's the thing about BJ and TRE connections..
Doesnt anyone get that point?
Personally, I don't like to beat on my truck, she gets abused enough as it is.
J/K
Last edited by pettyfog; Oct 19, 2011 at 08:08 AM.
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My pickle fork landed across the yard and then in the trash when my BFH missed the end and hit my hand instead
What's a body shop? Nobody touches my beotch but me.
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What's a body shop? Nobody touches my beotch but me.
Well.. I think we informed the OP pretty darn well!
Eric, just remember that finger puzzle image. Cause that's what taper pin is.
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Sledge as ANVIL, Eric. Another case of bigger is not better!
Large framing or ball peen, 32 oz is just about right. The guy in the video called that a hand sledge, I think it's a smith's hammer.
Last edited by pettyfog; Oct 20, 2011 at 06:13 AM.
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