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spoiledred94
 Post subject: I lost my nut
PostPosted: Sun May 03, 2009 11:33 pm 
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My castellated nut came off my Drivers side outer tie rod end joint. The threads were bunged up when I pounded on the stud end with a hammer to loosen the joint. I never got the nut tightened well enough during reassembly and it must have sheared off the cotter key.

I think that since the threads are damaged I should just go for a new tie rod end. Whattya think? And also, should a pay the extra $8 for the moog or just go with the McQuay Norris?


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 Post subject: Re: I lost my nut
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I'd go with the Moog. You're either supposed to pound on the control arm on the flat spot or use a pickle fork. NEVER pound on the threaded end.

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 Post subject: Re: I lost my nut
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1. I like Moog.

2. Use a pickle fork next time. Bad juju to pound on suspension components.

3. Don't drive the vehicle until it's properly repaired.

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 Post subject: Re: I lost my nut
PostPosted: Sun May 03, 2009 11:50 pm 
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Bob Dillon wrote:
1. I like Moog.

2. Use a pickle fork next time. Bad juju to pound on suspension components.

3. Don't drive the vehicle until it's properly repaired.


#3 is a biggie huh? :twisted:

I've got a pickle fork and tried it , but get this: it turned out that the knuckle weighing outward was binding the tie rod end joint. When I lifted up on that the joint fell loose, yeah, now ya know 8-[

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 Post subject: Re: I lost my nut
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Bought the moog tie rod end, $30.00 with discount. Went on in 40 min. Drives fine. Thanks Bob Dillion and 00Beast

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 Post subject: Re: I lost my nut
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I need a professional rack alignment for sure. But it still jumps erratically on potholes. I think I need to put her up on stands tomorrow and see what is going on. I hurried through the steering reassembly after I swapped the the transmission to get in before dark Sunday before last.

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 Post subject: Re: I lost my nut
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I still felt unsure about the steering. So I checked the right side. That tie rod's end was coming loose now. I tightened to spec and used a finishing nail on the nut for a pin. I also retorqued all my frame bolts. It drives normal now. It still feels like each bump is a whole lot different.

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