I've got both of the tie rod end link off my 10 year old, 130K mile Dodge which has been outside for the last 7 years. The drag link end at the pitman arm is being a real bear because I can't penetrating oil into it. I'll get it eventually, but I needed a break and to vent a little.
I feel better already (though that might be because of the beer I'm enjoying right now).
Removing drag link ends what a bear!
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EdoHart
, Mar 24 2009 11:53 PM
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#1
Posted 24 March 2009 - 11:53 PM
#2
Posted 25 March 2009 - 12:52 AM
I slipped a piece of iron pipe over the handle for the pickle fork so that I had room to swing the hammer. It still gave some problems, and the pipe is pretty beat up, but it's off!
#4
Posted 25 March 2009 - 02:10 AM
Just so you aren't drinking alone... I'll make the sacrifice and have one in your honor as well...
1984 Jeep $crambler - Lifted/Locked on 35s/Caged/RTT Rack/Etc...
2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4 6spd Diesel - Gauges/CB/2M Radio/Lorenz Bilstein 5100 Suspension with DP Leaf Springs/Carli Long Travel Airbags
2002 Hawk FWC - With all the goodies to keep the wife a "happy camper"
"Paved Roads... Another example of wasteful government spending."
#5
Posted 25 March 2009 - 02:18 AM
Initial measurements taken and transferred to new components, which are now loosely installed. The last time I aligned the front end, I spent a day with a plumb bob, level, tape measure, marks on the garage floor, and some basic high school trigonometry to get it within specification, but not perfect and saved a wopping $30. Because I need new tires, too, I think I'll let the tire/alignment shop take care of the details this time, as long as I get it close enough to drive to the shop.
#6
Posted 25 March 2009 - 02:22 AM
Just so you aren't drinking alone... I'll make the sacrifice and have one in your honor as well...
I appreciate that. When you need an i-drinking buddy, let me know and I'll be glad to reciprocate.
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