Ok so I'm installing my drop spindles on my 93 2wd but cannot get the tie rod to separate from the little arm that bolts to the spindle. I tried hitting it with a hammer like recommended but the thing does not move. I imagine I'll have the same problem with the upper and lower ball joint removal as well. So anyone got some ideas? I don't want to have to replace the upper or lower joints or the tie rod end. I've seen the forks but it seems they would damage the bushings. I've tried a bfh too......and hard hits while prying up, tried putting a jack on the tie rod bolt and pushing up slightly. Notta

 

Ball joint separator - call around some of the local parts stores to see if they have a tool loaner program

 

so that won't hurt the ball joint?

 

no, the 2 90* "ears" go on either side of the boot against the metal and the screw part presses the threaded portion through the a-arm and free

just make sure the ears don't pinch the boot

 

here's another pic


it's called a ball joint separator, but will work on tie rod ends just fine as long as both ears catch the arm which the joint is attached to

 

cool thanks guys