Need help with a cross threaded bolt
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Need help with a cross threaded bolt
So this past weekend I screwed up my tie rod and steering rod. I had already unfortunately had the recall done, anyway I digress. I need some help with a problem I've run in to, The threaded stud that one of the inner tie rod bolts to the steering rod by has a few screwed up threads is there any way I can
a fix the threads
or
b. replace the stud with out replacing the inner tie rod
a fix the threads
or
b. replace the stud with out replacing the inner tie rod
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thread chaser. it's like a tap or die but less agressive so less chance of accidentially destroying the threads completely. gray tools makes a nice "thread restore" kit with various inner and outer thread restorers and some thread files. about $400.
you want a thread chaser or restorer so you won't crossthread a die and completely ruin the stud. a chaser won't cut new threads, only restore old ones.
you want a thread chaser or restorer so you won't crossthread a die and completely ruin the stud. a chaser won't cut new threads, only restore old ones.
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where is the best place to pick one of those up. I've seen thread taps but none of those.
Or can anyone tell me what thread chaser or thread file I need for that inner tie rod bolt
Or can anyone tell me what thread chaser or thread file I need for that inner tie rod bolt
Last edited by Red3.slow; 06-05-2007 at 08:32 PM.
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Buy a metric pitch guage to measuer the thread pitch
Get a metric bolt hole guage to tell you the diameter of the threaded bolt
Thread files usually have 4 sides with EIGHT different pitches on them (different on each end).
Tie rod MAY be left hand threaded (I dunno off hand)...
Get a metric bolt hole guage to tell you the diameter of the threaded bolt
Thread files usually have 4 sides with EIGHT different pitches on them (different on each end).
Tie rod MAY be left hand threaded (I dunno off hand)...
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