replacing tie rods

[Jason K Gray]

Any spray paint (even krylon) would likely help to reduce the surface rust
but the bigger problem with the rear tie-rods is having the threads rust and
freeze solid so that toe can no longer be adjusted. The way that the middle
threaded tube is "slotted" alows water/mud to ooze into the threads and rust
them tightly together. Liberaly coating the threads with anti-seize paste
before assembly would be a good preventative measure .

Jason K  Gray
Anchorage Alaska


replacing tie rods
no1of consequence iin10ded at hotmail.com
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:10:23 +0000

<<Also, once the new tie rods are on, what's the best way to prevent them
from rusting to hell?  I've heard a few things but don't know what to
believe.  One suggestion I received was to cover them with krylon brand
spray paint.  Another was to use axle grease all over them.  Any
suggestions?>>




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