Notices
1999 - 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Real Truck

Drag link replacement

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 9, 2021 | 09:18 PM
  #1  
dwlohrey's Avatar
dwlohrey
Thread Starter
|
Trailering
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 24
Likes: 2
Drag link replacement

I had fits getting the castle nuts but finally got them off. My issues is that the tie rod ends a stuck solid. I tried heating them with a torch and spraying them with pb blaster. I tried using the hammer on them also with no luck. I bought a pickle fork but ha ent had time to use it. Will the pickle fork work or should I try something else? Thanks
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2021 | 09:32 PM
  #2  
muhford's Avatar
muhford
Fleet Mechanic
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 127
From: Missouri
The pickle fork will work fine. You said you tried the hammer. Did you hammer on the stud or the spindle?

An impact hammer is another great option.
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2021 | 09:34 PM
  #3  
dwlohrey's Avatar
dwlohrey
Thread Starter
|
Trailering
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 24
Likes: 2
I hammered all over it lol. I've never used a pickle fork before but it looks pretty straight forward
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2021 | 09:41 PM
  #4  
muhford's Avatar
muhford
Fleet Mechanic
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 127
From: Missouri
There's no feeling more satisfying than a tie rod finally popping loose. When I think about it I can smell the PB Blaster and rubber boot burning from the torch.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gwilkrrs
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
6
Mar 11, 2020 01:28 AM
bigfish6025
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Nov 5, 2012 01:01 PM
Ken2600
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Jul 21, 2008 07:59 PM
LUMBERMAN
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
6
Sep 6, 2007 12:47 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:29 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE