joewest Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm installing +2 alba pro elite a-arms and I have to reuse my old tie rod ends and I cannot get them loose. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewest Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Heat the tie rod if you must reuse. But there fairly cheap brand new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewest Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Alright thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue97shee Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have an idea...but you must be VERY careful. Heat the tie rod up just a little with a torch. DONT get it too hot or you could start melting the boot and burning the grease in the tie rod end. I would also recommend tossing the tie rod after you're done. The heat will probably weaken the steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue97shee Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 sorry I'm blind apparently. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEd 05 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Do you mean the threads in the tie rods are seized on the tie rod ends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewest Posted May 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Yea I guess I've even put them in a vice and tried to get them out. I already ordered new tie rod ends tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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