- 1. Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:59:14 -0700
- Okay, you guys are probably going to get sick of me before this is all over (or wonder what the heck I'm doing trying to fix this thing myself). Anyway... while I had the front wheels off, I noticed
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00512.html (8,334 bytes)
- 2. RE: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 18:34:26 -0700
- They are indeed hard to get off, especially without hurting anything. You can bang them out usually, but at least half the time it renders the tie rod end unfit for further service. (The secret is t
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00515.html (8,366 bytes)
- 3. Re: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 20:59:16 -0700
- Okay... so I guess my next question would be: How hard are they to get back on? Do you basically have to hammer them back on as well? I'll probably just go ahead and order a new set... I figured by l
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00518.html (9,557 bytes)
- 4. RE: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:16:37 -0700
- No, when reassembling, just hold the tie rod end into the steering arm, and torque the nut to spec. (If the nut is a Nyloc instead of a castellated nut with a cotter pin, it should be replaced every
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00521.html (8,044 bytes)
- 5. Re: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 22:59:09 -0700
- RE: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4Jeff (and everyone else that offered assistance), Well... I got 'em out with no damage at all. I ended up just tapping them out with a hammer (not even a BFH <grin>). It to
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00528.html (12,856 bytes)
- 6. Re: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 21:13:31 -0700
- Last I checked, the gaiters were still available by themselves from TRF (107740) and Moss (262-220). However, they may not fit reproduction tie rod ends. Randall /// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00529.html (8,440 bytes)
- 7. Re: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 00:10:54 -0700
- Thanks Randall... I did find them in the Moss catalog, but went ahead and ordered the full replacement kit - That way I have one less thing to worry about on the car for a while. Kurtis J. 1963 TR4 t
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00532.html (9,062 bytes)
- 8. Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 01:50:06 EDT
- I had a heck of a time postitioning and securing my brand new TR4 steering rack boots and I had the entire rack assembly up on the workbench! With your rack in the car I don't envy your task. It mig
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00533.html (10,266 bytes)
- 9. Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 02:01:54 EDT
- I didn't quite get your question until I read others reponse to it so my reply was more about steering rack boots instead of tie-rod ends.. oops, Carl '63 TR4 -- I had a heck of a time postitioning
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00534.html (9,325 bytes)
- 10. Re: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 08:36:19 -0700
- No problem at all Carl. Sounds like some good advice concerning the boots, which will be my next task. Based on your comments, I really have something to look forward too! <grin> Kurtis J. Russellvil
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00542.html (10,350 bytes)
- 11. RE: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 07:35:21 -0700
- I cut a "shield" out of sheet metal that fits over the rubber boot and protects it from damage by the pickle fork while you are whacking it with the BFH. You have to flatten it out again after every
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00543.html (8,022 bytes)
- 12. Re: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 21:42:59 -0500
- up to Stick pins in the tire tread. No, I'm serious! Works for me. Get a partner, a couple of pins and a tape-measure. Put the car on a flat floor and roll it back and forth until the suspension set
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00579.html (9,355 bytes)
- 13. Re: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 23:43:58 -0700
- Makes sense to me. I'll give it a try once I get everything put back together. Kurtis J. Russellville, Arkansas 1963 TR4 set suspension pin the tires numbers CT2846L /// triumphs@autox.team.net mail
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00583.html (10,134 bytes)
- 14. Re: Tie Rod End Piece - TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 22:40:40 -0700
- Another method is to jack the car up and mark the tire by spinning it, and holding something against the center of the tread. (I usually use a scribe, but a pencil would work just as well.) Since you
- /html/triumphs/2001-10/msg00585.html (8,912 bytes)
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