tie rod reinstallation problem - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crm318 · 01-16-2008, 10:40 AM

today im putting back together my front suspention and im basically done except for my outter tie rods. i tried to put it back on the spindle, but the nut gets to tight and im not even close to the cotter pin hole. does this have to be pressed in? what do yall think?

70GMCer · 01-16-2008, 10:46 AM

What changes did you make on the suspension? Did you replace the spindle? That may call for a different tie rod end.

cdowns · 01-16-2008, 11:03 AM

are you sure you're putting them in the right way to match the taper? also different spindles have different taper tierods

crm318 · 01-16-2008, 11:39 AM

it was the same spindle and the same tie rod end. i just had to replace the bushings and ball joints.

crm318 · 01-16-2008, 01:59 PM

i am now trying to put the castle nut back on the tie rod and the threaded part of the tie rod is spinning and preventing me from putting the nut back on. is it broken?

CharlieBrown · 01-16-2008, 02:02 PM

you need some air power

or..use a jack..under the tie rod end..apply some pressure to seat the taper..then you should be able to tighten it up

JCA1972 · 01-16-2008, 02:33 PM

the tie rod bolt should tighten up against the spindle as you are tightning the nut and it shouldn't spin, did you remove the tie rods completly, maybe you got them on backward, I don't know, if it came out it should fit just fine.

crm318 · 01-17-2008, 07:37 AM

the tie rods were never removed, only the spindle. all the parts are the same ones as before. i have even tried heating the nut to see if it would go on. the nut only goes on so far and then the tie rod bolt starts spinning.

jorgensensc · 01-17-2008, 07:54 AM

Sounds like the tie rod is broken. I suggest getting a new one.
Shawn

crazy longhorn · 01-17-2008, 11:32 AM

Remove the boot, & stick the rod end back in the spindle...... does it fit tight when you push it all in? Check it for wiggle in the spindle. IIRC, I caught a post on a arm bushings, & it sounded like you have the rubber bushed (73 up) arms on the truck. If you are running 73 up spindles, the last guy in could have tryed to bolt the 72 tierod ends in, & they wont pull up as far 'cause of the diff in taper on the rod end. crazyL

crm318 · 01-17-2008, 04:05 PM

go got it on. i ended up heating the castle nut hot enough and it fit like a glove. thanks for all the help guys.

01-16-2008, 10:40 AM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	tie rod reinstallation problem today im putting back together my front suspention and im basically done except for my outter tie rods. i tried to put it back on the spindle, but the nut gets to tight and im not even close to the cotter pin hole. does this have to be pressed in? what do yall think? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

01-16-2008, 10:46 AM	#2
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: tie rod reinstallation problem What changes did you make on the suspension? Did you replace the spindle? That may call for a different tie rod end. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-16-2008, 11:03 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: tie rod reinstallation problem are you sure you're putting them in the right way to match the taper? also different spindles have different taper tierods __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-16-2008, 11:39 AM	#4
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: tie rod reinstallation problem it was the same spindle and the same tie rod end. i just had to replace the bushings and ball joints. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

01-16-2008, 01:59 PM	#5
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: tie rod reinstallation problem i am now trying to put the castle nut back on the tie rod and the threaded part of the tie rod is spinning and preventing me from putting the nut back on. is it broken? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

01-16-2008, 02:02 PM	#6
CharlieBrown Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Van Buren Arkansas Posts: 137	Re: tie rod reinstallation problem you need some air power or..use a jack..under the tie rod end..apply some pressure to seat the taper..then you should be able to tighten it up __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super..owned since 1978 1972 Surburban 4x4 1972 Cheyenne 4x4 3/4 ton.....sold 1972 Cheyenne 2wd...named Death Row

01-16-2008, 02:33 PM	#7
JCA1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 194	Re: tie rod reinstallation problem the tie rod bolt should tighten up against the spindle as you are tightning the nut and it shouldn't spin, did you remove the tie rods completly, maybe you got them on backward, I don't know, if it came out it should fit just fine. __________________ 1971 C-10 2004 Yukon: 1998 Honda Accord 2008 Honda Civic 2004 HD V-Rod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226458

01-17-2008, 07:37 AM	#8
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: tie rod reinstallation problem the tie rods were never removed, only the spindle. all the parts are the same ones as before. i have even tried heating the nut to see if it would go on. the nut only goes on so far and then the tie rod bolt starts spinning. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

01-17-2008, 07:54 AM	#9
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: tie rod reinstallation problem Sounds like the tie rod is broken. I suggest getting a new one. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

01-17-2008, 11:32 AM	#10
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: tie rod reinstallation problem Remove the boot, & stick the rod end back in the spindle...... does it fit tight when you push it all in? Check it for wiggle in the spindle. IIRC, I caught a post on a arm bushings, & it sounded like you have the rubber bushed (73 up) arms on the truck. If you are running 73 up spindles, the last guy in could have tryed to bolt the 72 tierod ends in, & they wont pull up as far 'cause of the diff in taper on the rod end. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-17-2008, 04:05 PM	#11
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: tie rod reinstallation problem go got it on. i ended up heating the castle nut hot enough and it fit like a glove. thanks for all the help guys. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

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