I finally go it separated using one that looks like the Gary H referenced Harbor Freight tool. Just needed to find a position where I could place it to seat it home and then be able to twist the wrench. And, yes, it BANGED apart - there went another pair of shorts! Akron Don Gallimore ----- Original Message ---- > From: Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx > Sent: Tue, April 12, 2011 8:29:05 AM > Subject: Re: Tie Rod Separation Tools? > > That's the same style of tool that Harbor Freight sells. It works > quite well, just don't overload it as you WILL break it (I've killed > 3). > > Just load it up a little bit and wait for the bang. If it doesn't seem > to be working, heat the spindle head up a little and stand back > > Bill M > 65 Coronet 500 'vert http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo62008.html > 73 Dart Sport, 00 Cherokee Sport, 05 Ram 2500 CTD, 4WD, QC, LB, Laramie > 21 Model T Depot Hack, 92 Accord, 06 Mazda 3 > > > > On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 11:11 PM, Gary H. <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > > > > http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015PN010/ seems to have good vibes; is that > > one style you cite? > > > > Also, if you remember Paul P. (Pig Doc) who used to be a member here, he > > had a method...hum... I *think* he used a ball peen hammer to hit the > > steel (not aluminum) steering arm where the tie rod goes into, not the > > tie rod, and thus broke the taper seal. Seems he may have backed up the > > steering arm with something but I can't recall. > > > > Thanks, > > Gary H. ---- Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks! 1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.