[Spridgets] Tie Rod End removal?

[Guy Weller]

When these were first designed, the method of causing the steel to "bounce"
was the recognised and correct workshop technique.  If done properly it
works very effectively and causes no damage to the steering arm or the ball
joint.

It IS the correct tool for the job.

However,  it does require some care and needs a quick sharp tap with a heavy
hammer. Not repeated random blows which will only distort the metal and ruin
the steering arm as you found. As you say, the ball joint splitting tool is
a good alternative and is pretty idiot-proof.

Guy

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Sent: 11 May 2008 16:01
To: Michael Rowe
Cc: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tie Rod End removal?

I never use a hammer on anything in the front suspension.  Why not try
using the correct tool for removal, such as a ball joint splitting tool:
     http://tinyurl.com/4bdpyz
Not cheap like a hammer, but you'll use it many times without tearing up
the rubber boot on the tie rod end like a pickle fork does.  Who doesn't
like buying new tools?
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


Michael Rowe
> Use care.  We struggled a long time and ruined some threads trying to get
> a
> new tie rod back in before discovering that the hole in the steering arm
> was
> bent out of round by this technique.
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Surprise
> Long Island, NY
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