Tie Rod End Question

[arturo7]

Installing a tie rod end rebuild kit on the '59. The threaded plug didn't want to go in any further. I assume this isn't a good thing. Any suggestions?

thanks

[NEWFISHER]

I tossed mine and went with the ball joint style

[Russell Ashley]

Are you sure that you removed all of the original components? FSM shows a plate, spring, first half of ball socket, the ball, second half of ball socket, and the threaded plug, starting from the inner most side. I believe from looking at the pic in the FSM that the two halves of the ball socket must be oriented correctly to fit in. I can scan the pic and post it if it will help.

[mknittle]

Check the thread where the cotter pin holes go through the end they are probably boogered up. you may be able to work the plug back and forth with a big screwdriver.
If that doesn't work see Newkingfisher's post.

[Rednek13x]

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

I tossed mine and went with the ball joint style

where do you get the ball joint style?

[arturo7]

Thanks everybody. I figured it out.

The kit came with inner 3 spacers; two short, one tall. I used a tall where I should have used a short.

[NEWFISHER]

Originally Posted by Rednek13x

where do you get the ball joint style?

Droppedaxles.com
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[yossarian19]

Arturo as in Arturo Bandini, perhaps?

[arturo7]

Originally Posted by yossarian19

Arturo as in Arturo Bandini, perhaps?

Not even Arturo Sandoval.