Outter Tie Rod Troubles! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rick0312 · 04-12-2006, 05:03 PM

I am doing the front suspension over and I was unable to remove the outer tie rod on the drivers side. Passenger side came out easy, but the drivers side is frozen in the spindle. I finally cut the outer rod off, but now the hole where the tie rod connects to is filled with steel. I was able the drill about 1/4" hole through it but It ate all my drill bits up. Anyone have any suggestions on cleaning the rest of this out? Any special drill bit that will clean this out easily?

Thanks
Rick

glock35ipsc · 04-12-2006, 05:16 PM

That hole it tapered, so don't drill it out too big!!!!

Get a hammer and a good punch, and try to drive it out from the bottom. The taper is bigger at the top, and smaller at the bottom, so it needs to be driver out of the top of the hole. Try to get a good purchase point on what is left of the stud and go to town with it!

Also, try soaking it with a good penetrating oil to help loosen things up.

powell72 · 04-12-2006, 05:20 PM

Rattling on it with an air hammer would probably be the easiest IF you have one, if not the manual way glock suggested will work. You poor east coast guys, I feel for you!

rodnok1 · 04-12-2006, 08:31 PM

Use some PB Blaster on it for a few days, then hit it with a torch if you can to heat it up

cdowns · 04-12-2006, 08:36 PM

spray for a couple days then try a large c-clamp and a socket as a press to try pressing it out

or you can use a floor jack under it jacking so all yje weight of the frontend is on the threded end of the tierod and just keep spraying a couple or 3times a day and it should come loose in a few days

rick0312 · 04-13-2006, 12:28 AM

thanks......i have it wraped in a rag saturated with PB Blaster. I'll keep it saturated then go to war with it on Saturday! I'll keep you posted.

Thanks for the input,
Rick

04-12-2006, 05:03 PM	#1
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Outter Tie Rod Troubles! I am doing the front suspension over and I was unable to remove the outer tie rod on the drivers side. Passenger side came out easy, but the drivers side is frozen in the spindle. I finally cut the outer rod off, but now the hole where the tie rod connects to is filled with steel. I was able the drill about 1/4" hole through it but It ate all my drill bits up. Anyone have any suggestions on cleaning the rest of this out? Any special drill bit that will clean this out easily? Thanks Rick Attached Images

04-12-2006, 05:16 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Outter Tie Rod Troubles! That hole it tapered, so don't drill it out too big!!!! Get a hammer and a good punch, and try to drive it out from the bottom. The taper is bigger at the top, and smaller at the bottom, so it needs to be driver out of the top of the hole. Try to get a good purchase point on what is left of the stud and go to town with it! Also, try soaking it with a good penetrating oil to help loosen things up. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 04-12-2006 at 05:17 PM.

04-12-2006, 05:20 PM	#3
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Outter Tie Rod Troubles! Rattling on it with an air hammer would probably be the easiest IF you have one, if not the manual way glock suggested will work. You poor east coast guys, I feel for you! __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 04-12-2006 at 05:21 PM.

04-12-2006, 08:31 PM	#4
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04-12-2006, 08:36 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Outter Tie Rod Troubles! spray for a couple days then try a large c-clamp and a socket as a press to try pressing it out or you can use a floor jack under it jacking so all yje weight of the frontend is on the threded end of the tierod and just keep spraying a couple or 3times a day and it should come loose in a few days __________________ 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 Last edited by cdowns; 04-12-2006 at 08:39 PM.

04-13-2006, 12:28 AM	#6
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: Outter Tie Rod Troubles! thanks......i have it wraped in a rag saturated with PB Blaster. I'll keep it saturated then go to war with it on Saturday! I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the input, Rick



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