96 80 series, just doing some routing maintenance. Left side tie rod end is stuck in the tie rod. End came out of the knuckle fairly easily and clamp came loose easily. But, threads are stuck in tube. Any tips? I have used loads of PB blaster and tried to move it back and forth. Completely stuck. Car has been in Texas all of its life, so no salt damage or anything like that.
tie rod end stuck to tie rod
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COS80
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Get a new tie rod and ends. I had this a couple years ago. Whereas I was able to get the ends off with a torch, the excessive heat and rust ruined the threads, so it was all for naught.
Had I known they were available at the time, I'd have also upgraded to heavy duty aftermarket parts.
Had I known they were available at the time, I'd have also upgraded to heavy duty aftermarket parts.
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I may end up doing that. I was able to break it loose with a 15mm wrench and a 1 meter cheater bar. But it is not moving easily yet.
Fj80oregon
GOLD Star
@cruiseroutfit has a Japanese aftermarket for a good price or OEM.
sark
42601-60262-03
Just went through this myself. Ended up buying new OEM bars and goodies with 555 ends, and I have no regrets.
If the threads have broke free, turn it out and back in. That may free up the rust that is binding. Kroil is my go to for this situation. Just freed up the entire front linkage of a 60 series. Looked awful.
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Just took quite a bit of elbow grease, but it eventually came off. Now on to the other side.....
Easy fix:
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8x Series Tie Rod Tube - Fits 1990-1997 8x Series LHD/RHD Applications (TRET60110JP)
8x Series Tie Rod - Fits 1990-1997 8x Series LHD/RHD Applications (TRET60110JP)
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