Tie rod boots

[ovrszd]

I have been turning wrenches for a living for closer to 50 years than I care to think about and have never used a fork or press on tie rod ends and never damaged one. Back when I was a pup a mechanic I learned most of it from (and still did not learn all he knew) taught me the importance of backing up the eye with a second hammer to increase the shock. Besides like has been said, since they were just replaced they will more than likely pop loose easily and nothing to align. Even if there were aligning a tractor is child's play.

Sorry John, I was typing while you were.

 

[dragoneggs]

So OP is supposed to go buy a widget tool to remove two tierods? What's that tool cost?

Have you ever saw a Professional Mechanic remove a tierod?

Hey... isn't it an unwritten rule that you never talk a guy out a tool purchase? :laughing:

 

[ovrszd]

Hey... isn't it an unwritten rule that you never talk a guy out a tool purchase? :laughing:

Seems like it!!!

 

[japody]

Seems like it!!!

Got one today at Harbor Freight. $9.99 minus 20%, plus got a free flashlight! :thumbsup:

 

[ralph008]

YouTube ｷ Tony Fanelli
13:18
Kubota BX Series Inner Tie Rod Boot Replacement - BX25 / BX22
21 oct. 2016

Video on bx

 

[ralph008]

YouTube

 

[dragoneggs]

YouTube

Good video thanks for posting. Went to order them online and looks like he is out of business. Putting the metal rings back on the boots is a pain in the arse. I like the zip tie idea. Next time I will use them.

 

[ralph008]

Only good quality zip tie, if possible with metal tab, or, litle cv boots clamp you can find at the local autoparts, adustable and you can tight with a simple wire cutter plier.

 

[dragoneggs]

Only good quality zip tie, if possible with metal tab, or, litle cv boots clamp you can find at the local autoparts, adustable and you can tight with a simple wire cutter plier.

Yep, I am well versed in zip ties. My company makes a speciality version that works well in downhole (oil and gas) operations.

 

[ovrszd]

Got one today at Harbor Freight. $9.99 minus 20%, plus got a free flashlight! :thumbsup:

Cool. Give us a report on how well it works.