how do i remove the tie rods where they connect to the steerin knuckle. im losing my mind! any suggestions? links with pics? please save my life

 

pickle forks and/or a BFH?

Do I win?

 

Pickle fork.

 

when i did my ball joints i left it connected and layed the knuckle on a crate and set it next to me

 

here

 

if you want to separate the tie rod end from the knuckle, just hit the knuckle right where the tie rod goes in with a hammer. it will just fall right out.
you may have to give it a few good whacks with a big freaking hammer, but it will pop it out.
make sure you only hit the thick steel arm where the tie rod goes through.

 

this fello is correct and if it doesnt fall out then, then go ask your gf if you can have your man card back and hit it harder or get a larger hammer

 

you really should use the right tool for the job...get a pickle fork they aren't expensive.

 

yep, I've done dozens on Humvees, and we've always just used a BFH, if you're hitting it as hard as you can, and it's still not doing anything, get a bigger hammer.


Pickle fork will work, BUT you'll probably damage your boot and have to replace your tie-rod end.

 

I always thread the castle nut back on so it sits just flush with the top of the tie-rods threading and essentially "drop" my 3lbs. sledge on it; always works and I've yet to damage a tie-rod; also keeps the joint from separating violently since it only moves a 1/4" or so... The pickle fork will definitely work too but sometimes ruins the boot.

 

i spent 30,000$ on automotive school and they said hit it with a hammer cause it doesnt damage anything. unless ur a sissy and then it hurts ur feelings when your buddies start calling you nancy, all a pickle fork does is ending up junking any part its near. and screwing the nut back on works but i can bust threads or mushroom the nut if ur not careful on some parts u may need or have to reuse