tie rod ends

[joewest]

I'm installing +2 alba pro elite a-arms and I have to reuse my old tie rod ends and I cannot get them loose. Any ideas?

[joewest]

Anyone

[sheerider11]

Heat the tie rod if you must reuse.

But there fairly cheap brand new

[joewest]

Alright thanks

[blue97shee]

I have an idea...but you must be VERY careful.  Heat the tie rod up just a little with a torch.  DONT get it too hot or you could start melting the boot and burning the grease in the tie rod end.  I would also recommend tossing the tie rod after you're done.  The heat will probably weaken the steel.

[blue97shee]

sorry I'm blind apparently.  =)

[SpecialEd 05]

Do you mean the threads in the tie rods are seized on the tie rod ends?

[joewest]

Yea I guess I've even put them in a vice and tried to get them out. I already ordered new tie rod ends tho.