Is Planman wrong? Checking Tie Rod Ends
05-14-2015, 04:11 PM
#32
JK Junkie
05-14-2015, 04:18 PM
#34
JK Junkie
05-14-2015, 04:47 PM
#35
JK Junkie
05-14-2015, 04:56 PM
#36
Forum Tech Advisor
It's not a good idea to really crank down on the ends with a channel lock pliers, but using them is a very common method to check for excess play or clunking in the tie rod and drag link ends.
It's so common that they show it on the Saturday television shows.
http://youtu.be/vTw-4ddx72Q
It's so common that they show it on the Saturday television shows.
http://youtu.be/vTw-4ddx72Q
Last edited by planman; 05-14-2015 at 05:01 PM.
05-14-2015, 05:01 PM
#37
JK Junkie
It's not a good idea to really crank down on the ends with a channel lock pliers, it using them is a very common method to check for excess play or clunking in the tie rod and drag link ends.
It's so common that they show it on the Saturday television shows.
Video Link: http://youtu.be/vTw-4ddx72Q
It's so common that they show it on the Saturday television shows.
Video Link: http://youtu.be/vTw-4ddx72Q
05-14-2015, 05:13 PM
#38
Forum Tech Advisor
I'm still around. :-)
I just don't spend as much time answering questions that have already been answered as I used to.
That's why I prepared the write-up threads. Dirtman's thread covers most lift questions.
Gearing questions have been asked and answered hundreds of times.
Tire size, psi, load range and ply questions have been answered.
Armor, bumper, sliders, and weight questions have been asked and answered.
Supercharger questions and axle upgrade questions have been asked and answered.
Cage and safety equipment, winch and recovery questions have been asked and answered.
I still get occasional posts to my threads and PMs asking for clarification.
So, I'm still around. I just don't tend to read through already rehashed topics.
I just don't spend as much time answering questions that have already been answered as I used to.
That's why I prepared the write-up threads. Dirtman's thread covers most lift questions.
Gearing questions have been asked and answered hundreds of times.
Tire size, psi, load range and ply questions have been answered.
Armor, bumper, sliders, and weight questions have been asked and answered.
Supercharger questions and axle upgrade questions have been asked and answered.
Cage and safety equipment, winch and recovery questions have been asked and answered.
I still get occasional posts to my threads and PMs asking for clarification.
So, I'm still around. I just don't tend to read through already rehashed topics.
05-14-2015, 05:23 PM
#39
JK Junkie
maybe
large vise grips would work better 
* make sure you lock them in though So you wont get so much play, then check them by hand
* make sure you lock them in though So you wont get so much play, then check them by hand
Last edited by jeepmojo; 05-14-2015 at 05:31 PM.
05-14-2015, 05:30 PM
#40
JK Junkie
I'm still around. :-) I just don't spend as much time answering questions that have already been answered as I used to. That's why I prepared the write-up threads. Dirtman's thread covers most lift questions. Gearing questions have been asked and answered hundreds of times. Tire size, psi, load range and ply questions have been answered. Armor, bumper, sliders, and weight questions have been asked and answered. Supercharger questions and axle upgrade questions have been asked and answered. Cage and safety equipment, winch and recovery questions have been asked and answered. I still get occasional posts to my threads and PMs asking for clarification. So, I'm still around. I just don't tend to read through already rehashed topics.