98 TXT tie rod castle nut

Fltmedic · 06-30-2013, 03:25 PM

So I put on my lift kit and now can't get the passenger castle nut secured completely to the tierod. Tried a hammer to get it seated didn't work. Tried c clamp but can't seem to get it seated that way. The bolt from the tie rod keeps spinning. Any suggestions on how to get that bolt seated? I don't wanna beat the crap out of the tie rod I'm afraid I'll bend/break it.

Sir Nuke · 06-30-2013, 05:14 PM

I would be glad to help, bu8t I don't even have a castellated nut on any of my tie rods....can you take a picture of the one you are having an issue with so we all will know exactly what you are referring too?

Jerj7907 · 06-30-2013, 05:16 PM

Have you tried using an impact gun. Not sure how lose the bolt is you are talking about but often an impact dose the job.

ChrisEZGONZ · 07-01-2013, 04:01 AM

I have had this problem plenty of times. Use a washer to pack it a bit on the top side. Problem is the spindle will be a bit worn and the castle nut is hitting the end of the thread.

SHAWN DAVIS · 07-01-2013, 10:30 AM

You may have to run a die over the threads, and a tap thru the nut. If they are buggered up it keeps the nut from threading all the way down.

Fltmedic · 07-02-2013, 01:42 PM

Sorry guys, I haven't logged in a day or so. I was considering re-threading it, but I just can't get the tie rod bolt end to seat so it will quit moving. I have not attempted the impact gun, but will see if that works. Chris not sure exactly what you mean can you explain in a little more detail? thanks for the replies.

Volt_Ampere · 07-02-2013, 01:49 PM

I would not recommend using an Impact wrench to seat the nut! If the threads are damaged, fix them with a tap / die.

Jerj7907 · 07-03-2013, 09:57 AM

I didn't realize it was a seating issue with the tie rod. Are you using a seat washer against the tie rod?

Fltmedic · 07-03-2013, 04:20 PM

No no washers just the bolt and castle nut with the rubber bushings/boot of course.

06-30-2013, 03:25 PM	#1
Fltmedic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 33	98 TXT tie rod castle nut So I put on my lift kit and now can't get the passenger castle nut secured completely to the tierod. Tried a hammer to get it seated didn't work. Tried c clamp but can't seem to get it seated that way. The bolt from the tie rod keeps spinning. Any suggestions on how to get that bolt seated? I don't wanna beat the crap out of the tie rod I'm afraid I'll bend/break it.
Fltmedic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 33

06-30-2013, 05:14 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,980	Re: 98 TXT tie rod castle nut I would be glad to help, bu8t I don't even have a castellated nut on any of my tie rods....can you take a picture of the one you are having an issue with so we all will know exactly what you are referring too?

06-30-2013, 05:16 PM	#3
Jerj7907 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 378	Re: 98 TXT tie rod castle nut Have you tried using an impact gun. Not sure how lose the bolt is you are talking about but often an impact dose the job.

07-01-2013, 04:01 AM	#4
ChrisEZGONZ Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Auckland New Zealand Posts: 3	Re: 98 TXT tie rod castle nut I have had this problem plenty of times. Use a washer to pack it a bit on the top side. Problem is the spindle will be a bit worn and the castle nut is hitting the end of the thread.

07-01-2013, 10:30 AM	#5
SHAWN DAVIS Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 183	Re: 98 TXT tie rod castle nut You may have to run a die over the threads, and a tap thru the nut. If they are buggered up it keeps the nut from threading all the way down.
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07-02-2013, 01:42 PM	#6
Fltmedic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 33	Re: 98 TXT tie rod castle nut Sorry guys, I haven't logged in a day or so. I was considering re-threading it, but I just can't get the tie rod bolt end to seat so it will quit moving. I have not attempted the impact gun, but will see if that works. Chris not sure exactly what you mean can you explain in a little more detail? thanks for the replies.
Fltmedic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 33

07-02-2013, 01:49 PM	#7
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,171	Re: 98 TXT tie rod castle nut I would not recommend using an Impact wrench to seat the nut! If the threads are damaged, fix them with a tap / die.

07-03-2013, 09:57 AM	#8
Jerj7907 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 378	Re: 98 TXT tie rod castle nut I didn't realize it was a seating issue with the tie rod. Are you using a seat washer against the tie rod?

07-03-2013, 04:20 PM	#9
Fltmedic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 33	Re: 98 TXT tie rod castle nut No no washers just the bolt and castle nut with the rubber bushings/boot of course.
Fltmedic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 33

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