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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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2002 F350 ,7.3, 2wd. Can I replace the two tie rod ends that connect by the front tires without having to press them in or out with a machine? And get them close enough to make it to the alignment shop?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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when i did my dads i just treaded them off and new ones one. just make them the same length and you will be ok to get it aligned. i measured them before and put them back close.
 
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Thats what I was thinking but I wanted to be sure. Thanks alot.
 
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the hardest part is the treads it take a million rounds to get them off and then on. i did the hole front tie rods links connecting rod in less than 2 hours.
 
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Cool thanks for all the info.
 
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