redknight1

Anyone know where I can get an inner tie rod end removal tool for a 2004 F150? the harbor freight kit isn't big enough. Also does anyone know the wrench size need for the bolt on the outer tie rod?

bourgeois1269

I wouldn't look at harbor freight for those tools. Maybe jumper cables or something least to do with any vehicle (especially our truck) but I personally wouldn't look at harbor freight unless you need something that won't last long.

redknight1

ok, where should I look to get the tie end removal tool for this truck? The rental kit at advanced and auto zone isn't big enough, gotta be bigger than 1 7/16

Liftedon35s

I've done one before and just used a big pipe wrench

dyeguy1212

iTrader: (1)

That'll work, or just get a decent size crescent wrench. No need for a special tool.

Make sure when you remove the ITR from the rack, you (or a helper) holds the rack stationary (keep it from rotating). This can be done by holding the driver's side ITR stud while loosening the passenger side. Or (if the driver's side breaks away before the passenger side) you can put a crescent wrench on the rack teeth on the driver's side to hold it steady.

Rotating the rack can compress the yoke spring too much, and cause all kinds of issues.

redknight1

Eh, I'm willing to spend the $200 for a shop to do them since I know the hell that these will be. Without the proper tool.

dyeguy1212

iTrader: (1)

It's honestly the easiest job on earth. You'll have a harder time cinching down the bellows when you're done.

Pearl07Screw

What happens if the yoke spring is compressed too much

jb2012

I have a tool that I use for removing ball joints as well as tie rods, and basically it is a pulley puller, but it is shaped like a "C" with a bolt in the middle that as you rotate it tightens onto the ball joint and the teeth of the "C" pull on the area around the ball joint

redknight1

i had a shop do it. The job wasn't difficult, but it was impossible without the proper tools.