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Tx Firefighter · 03-27-2006, 06:32 AM

Get a new nut first.

Then, tap the end into place in the spindle snugly with a mallet or soft hammer. The taper of the tie rod end will seat firmly into the taper in the spindle. That will keep it from spinning so easily. That, combined with a decent nut, will allow you to screw it back on.

03-27-2006, 06:32 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Best place to get tie rod ends? Get a new nut first. Then, tap the end into place in the spindle snugly with a mallet or soft hammer. The taper of the tie rod end will seat firmly into the taper in the spindle. That will keep it from spinning so easily. That, combined with a decent nut, will allow you to screw it back on. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin