Tie-Rod Question

[BillCNC]

Hey All,

I'm installing a new tie-rod, end's and ez steering kit and a new drag link but I'm having difficulty in installing the tie-rod ends onto the balls. Seem's the spring is just to powerful to move and the ball barely fit's the opening without the spring and cap installed. I have filed a small chamfer in the tie-rod end and a slight relief in the bevel on the nylon, ... NOPE. I then used a wood F-Clamp with the end cap slightly threaded in for support, ... not a chance in hell.

Next thought, would be to press the tie-rod end onto the ball and then take a 5/16 plastic dowel with a ball end on it and hopefully smack the nylon seat back for a split second.

All new parts, tie-rod, both ends, ez kit, steering arms, am I missing something here?

Regards
Bill

[1931 flamingo]

Have you got all the OLD pieces out??
Paul in CT

[BillCNC]

All part's involved are brand spankin new.

I got it handled, ... a BFH was in order.

Regards
Bill

[JDupuis]

Two thumbs up. . Jeff

[Big hammer]

Originally Posted by BillCNC

All part's involved are brand spankin new.

I got it handled, ... a BFH was in order.

Regards
Bill

Glad you got it on! One of my go to tools!

[Floats]

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Hi Bill,
I think what Paul in CT(1931 Flamingo) is asking, although you say that everyting is new, “is anything not perhas stuck in there”
There is a little brass cup to hold the spring in position and sometimes they are stuck in the back by old grease.

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

If they are too tight, it will be hard to steer!