Which Tie Rod Puller?

[bme30]

[bme30]

After 5-7 hits, Voila...!!!

[BMWManiac]

I'm having issues removing the control arm ball joint to the strut housing....will the same tool work on that?

[sleepy350]

+1 with the hammer method.

[george graves]

Me want. Who sells it cheap?

[Simon S]

anti-sieze things upon installation.

(make it easier for yourself or future owner down the road)

[87e30]

I use the hammer method. I've gone at it for a while before, but it always comes through in the end. Suppose it's not a bit deal b/c I'm only down there a couple times a year.

[SeasSoShining]

That tool looks ideal.


I've had the best luck whacking the strut housing just forward of where the tie rod inserts. Spray the area area with a rust-busting solvent first and don't mash the threads... Use a brass mallet.

[bme30]

[bataangpinoy]

ive not had a problem with the hammer method.

[TurboJake]

I can both respect the tool, and the owner, for increased laziness and ease.
Might have to get one eventually

[ldsbeaker]

I've used pickle forks for years, even got a pickle fork attachment for my air hammer.

But the ONE TIME I didn't want to jack something up, I bought the tool pictured in previous posts. It WORKS. It's WORTH the $$.
Cuts the time, not the boot.

[TurboJake]

Holy necrothread batman.
When you see it, You'll understand. All you need to do is go down with the tie rod. regardless of wheel direction. I prefer pickle forks. As I'd just rather replace the tie rod if I'm taking it off, and it's stuck on there.

[Bene]

I'll be doing this soon, so just to be clear:

I'm going to be hitting whatever the tie-rod is connected to outward, or perpendicular to the direction the car is facing if the wheels are straight?

[Mossman]

Pry bar applying pressure + sharp hammer blows work great as luke said.

I just bought this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=250134853213

works perfect on tie rods and outer ball joints are a bit of a squeeze but it works.