In my front overhaul in little over a week, I am going to be doing the tie-rods. Has anyone used non-genuine tie-rod ends and do I REALLY need a puller? The Haynes says I need one, but the haynes also said I needed a spring compressor to do my suspension.....well technically I did need one...but oh well..4 huge dents in the ceiling later, its done.
Puller? Yes/no.
Nate.
I usually use a $10 pickle fork. They will probably tear up the boot on the tierod but since they are being changed anyways, it doesn't matter.
Also, I always buy Moog suspension stuff including tie rods since they are greaseable. But you need a grease gun to do it.
www.b20accord.com
The boots are already ripped to hell. I guess I will buy genuine honda stuff since I am ordering sway bar bushings anyway.
Nate.
a puller will work but a pickle fork will probably be cheaper...
or else use a BFG since you wont be needing them anyway...
bash to your hearts consent..
BEn
89 Accord 2dr Coupe..not a hatchback!...5speed..sunroof..spoiler..custom carb intake..custom exhaust..hood scoop....312000km
A BIG HAMMER worked fine with me ! just give it a hit from the side ( while the nut is not all the way out ! ) and it will be out ! i used non genuine and they work fine and much cheaper but they don't last that long ! but they are easy to change !
MIKE
3geez member since October 4th 2001
u dont need no puller!
no puller or fork. just hit the side of the arm where the tierod end goes into and it will pop out like it is being born again!
Travis
www.cardomain.com/id/dxhatchback
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