3/8' INCH LOW PROFILE INNER TIE ROD REMOVAL TOOL

A basic review of an inner tie rod removal tool that people are selling on ebay

[redbaron]

$14 one time use is still better than $200 from Mechanic shop

[michelleday]

I just bought the Duralast version of the same tool from Autozone. I didn’t know there was a specific tool for smooth inner tie rods. Thankyou! I tried for 2hrs with grip pliers etc on my Maserati Quattroporte. Can’t wait for tomorrow morning!

[billp]

$14 dollar’s and it replaced both. That’s great

[stevooliver]

Just put some thick washers so you don't run into the end of the threads..but you can replace that U bolt for $2 at home depot..the part that has the 3/8 drive is the only thing that matters

[eprnn]

How many times do you replace inner tie rods? Perfect tool for the individual.

[chevelle]

I made a piece like that years ago to mount a vise in a trailer hitch receiver. Works great.

[OldsVistaCruiser]

Could you replace that U-bolt with one from an exhaust clamp?

[c.anderson]

Hey bro get off those nutz and get you some case hardened grade 8 or 10. Then double up on them to lock them down so they wont damage the threads when you torque the tool. Should be fine just split those old ones off and clean up the threads. Looks like a good design tool but they need to use size like 1/2 or more.

[Rhyotion]

Watching this and that trailer hitch vise is where it's at!

[williamwarren]

I used one, worked great in my case on a '95 T-bird, but in use the U-bolt deforms or bends just a hair, enough that the threaded ends get close enough to make easy insertion into saddle a PITA, but a short pipe and trip to the vise to spread them back a hair cures it. I collected both inner and outer tie rod ends and boots before taking the OEMs off as single units, I matched lengths, finished up, had 1/16" toe out. Steering wheel was centered though, so very easy adjustments and re-check fixed it all. 5/32" toe in now.

[curiosity]

Tough one as for the DIY it's probably worth it but not the shop tool. Could be a case of over torquing thinking you needed more bite then you actually did. I purchased one on Amazon and will give it a shot and see how it goes. It was worth watch your review. Thanks.

[GarenP]

Did it have a brand? I see lots of no-name brand ones but also some from more recognizable brands on amazon. The cheapie no-name ones seem to have those washers, whereas the branded ones have a nut with a captive washer and serrated edges.

[michaelrehkop]

FYI I've used a similar tool from a different manufacturerr several years and I use a stout 3/8 impact

[SlimTortoise]

Ebay tool in Amazon packaging? Nice :-)

[firemann]

Thanks for the review and walk through on how to use it.

Could you possibly just cut off that cheap u-bolt and replace it with one that's better quality ?

[gazwhu]

Love your honesty. Thanks from the UK.England

[gk]

Frankly any type of grab it thingy, an exhaust clamp that you roughed up, etc. That will give you enough stuff to grab with big vice grips or whatever and be able to turn and break loctite. You don't need any sort of ratchet except for convenience. Once you break the threads loose it is easy to spin the rod in or out. And it looks like this tool he bought is cheaply made. A throw away exhaust clamp seems more better

[Colin]

As long as it does the job then fair enough, can always buy another one if you ever need to repeat the job!

[Drifter]

Is that pittsburgh breakerbar pretty strong?

[stevooliver]

Heck I use the Harbor freight 1/2 torque wrench for a Breaker bar..its was only $5 with a membership so cheaper than a breaker bar. I use a the good torque wrench for specs