talk me into an inner tie rod end

[neanderpaul]

I just don't want to do it. I need it. I've needed it since the festivaL in Clemson. So pull the outer tie rod end, pull the rack boot, then use the special tool to get the inner tie rod off. Reverse procedure. Try to align. Anything I missed?

[nitrofarm]

I just don't want to do it. I need it. I've needed it since the festivaL in Clemson. So pull the outer tie rod end, pull the rack boot, then use the special tool to get the inner tie rod end off. Reverse procedure. Try to align. Anything I missed?

You can measure total length of inner/outer combined by squishing the boot out of the way of the tape measure. Or use a long mig welding rod.Butt the end up against the base of the rack. Then mark the rod with a sharpie @ outer end. This will give you a real good reference when reassembling. Also those boots are available on ebay $15.00 shipped each

[neanderpaul]

I did find this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJryEwp86pw

[FestYboy]

you can use a pipe wrench in a pinch...

[georgeb]

Looks like if you turned the steering to the lock you could do it with a big adjustable wrench. Doesn't the rack have to be held still while you loosen?

[FB71]

Looks like if you turned the steering to the lock you could do it with a big adjustable wrench. Doesn't the rack have to be held still while you loosen?

exactly the way I do it, and no, don't need to hold the rack.

[neanderpaul]

Perfect. Good enough for me. They are $35 with tax on rock auto.