Removing drag link ends what a bear!

[EdoHart]

I've got both of the tie rod end link off my 10 year old, 130K mile Dodge which has been outside for the last 7 years. The drag link end at the pitman arm is being a real bear because I can't penetrating oil into it. I'll get it eventually, but I needed a break and to vent a little.

I feel better already (though that might be because of the beer I'm enjoying right now).

 

[EdoHart]

Extension for the pickle fork handle

I slipped a piece of iron pipe over the handle for the pickle fork so that I had room to swing the hammer. It still gave some problems, and the pipe is pretty beat up, but it's off!

 

[ScottBailey]

then...

...it's probably time for another beer...

 

[CJ8Rockcrawler]

Just so you aren't drinking alone... I'll make the sacrifice and have one in your honor as well...

 

[EdoHart]

Now it's time.

Initial measurements taken and transferred to new components, which are now loosely installed. The last time I aligned the front end, I spent a day with a plumb bob, level, tape measure, marks on the garage floor, and some basic high school trigonometry to get it within specification, but not perfect and saved a wopping $30. Because I need new tires, too, I think I'll let the tire/alignment shop take care of the details this time, as long as I get it close enough to drive to the shop.

 

[EdoHart]

That means a lot.

Just so you aren't drinking alone... I'll make the sacrifice and have one in your honor as well...

I appreciate that. When you need an i-drinking buddy, let me know and I'll be glad to reciprocate.