'97 TXT how to remove front tie rods

as350pilot · 07-11-2011, 08:56 AM

Like the title says, I'm trying to remove the front tie rods to finish my lift kit install, and can't seem to figure it out.

I removed the cotter pin, and castle nut, but I can't seem to get the rest off. Anyone have a picture to look at, or instructions?

Thanks.

wheelz · 07-11-2011, 09:10 AM

You need a big hammer and a tie rod seperator.. looks like a 2 prong fork.. you can borrow one from your local auto parts store..

as350pilot · 07-11-2011, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelz

You need a big hammer and a tie rod seperator.. looks like a 2 prong fork.. you can borrow one from your local auto parts store..

Aw, got it now I think. Thank you.

scottyb · 07-11-2011, 09:52 AM

Commonly called a 'pickle fork'

SHAWN DAVIS · 07-11-2011, 11:01 AM

You can also heat the arm with a small torch and tap it with a hammer

madoc1 · 07-11-2011, 01:48 PM

this works better for me and it doesn't mess up the rubber boot.

as350pilot · 07-11-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madoc1

this works better for me and it doesn't mess up the rubber boot.

That's exactly what I bought at NAPA auto parts for $12.00. It worked VERY nicely.

Got my lift kit finished today.

madoc1 · 07-12-2011, 07:01 AM

your cart looks good and i love the wheels!

Dhessco · 07-12-2011, 07:14 PM

Looks Sweet. I just did a lift on mine and had to make a late night run to get a pickle fork!! what a PITA those tie rods are!

Spawn · 07-12-2011, 07:21 PM

Looks like the 10" Pheonix Machined version with the Rhox Mojave II. How does it ride, any wobble or bounce? Are those the 20" or the 22"?

07-11-2011, 08:56 AM	#1
as350pilot Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 516	'97 TXT how to remove front tie rods Like the title says, I'm trying to remove the front tie rods to finish my lift kit install, and can't seem to figure it out. I removed the cotter pin, and castle nut, but I can't seem to get the rest off. Anyone have a picture to look at, or instructions? Thanks.

07-11-2011, 09:10 AM	#2
wheelz Gone Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lehigh acres, Fl. Posts: 277	Re: '97 TXT how to remove front tie rods You need a big hammer and a tie rod seperator.. looks like a 2 prong fork.. you can borrow one from your local auto parts store..

07-11-2011, 09:52 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: '97 TXT how to remove front tie rods Commonly called a 'pickle fork'

07-11-2011, 11:01 AM	#5
SHAWN DAVIS Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 183	Re: '97 TXT how to remove front tie rods You can also heat the arm with a small torch and tap it with a hammer
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07-12-2011, 07:01 AM	#8
madoc1 no clue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: spicewood, texas Posts: 3,308	Re: '97 TXT how to remove front tie rods your cart looks good and i love the wheels!

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07-12-2011, 07:14 PM	#9
Dhessco Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ponchatoula, LA Posts: 10	Re: '97 TXT how to remove front tie rods Looks Sweet. I just did a lift on mine and had to make a late night run to get a pickle fork!! what a PITA those tie rods are!

07-12-2011, 07:21 PM	#10
Spawn Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jax FL Posts: 598	Re: '97 TXT how to remove front tie rods Looks like the 10" Pheonix Machined version with the Rhox Mojave II. How does it ride, any wobble or bounce? Are those the 20" or the 22"?

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