Best tool for tie rod ends

[Huw Powell]

> Need to change the springs/shocks on my 80 Q and need to get the tie rod 
> end off the strut in the back.  Whose tool works the best without 
> damaging the end boot?

Ironically enough, a tie rod end puller will work well.  Looks like a 
double sided C-clamp - hooks around the strut arm and a threaded rod 
then pushes the bolt part of the tie rod end out of the strut arm.

Should be fairly cheap at a FLAPS.

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Huw Powell

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