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Tie rod cross tube thread chaser?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Dino soar, Sep 11, 2019.

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  1. Sep 12, 2019 #11
    Rideandrepair

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    I just read Boxcarr’s post. Better take his advice. Sounds like he’s been there done that. ( a few times) Lol
     
    Rideandrepair, Sep 12, 2019
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  3. Sep 12, 2019 #12
    Dino soar

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    For me it was just too difficult. I spent about an hour and a half trying to break one side loose enough to get the tie rod into where it should be.

    I'm going to be getting a new tube that's the only answer for me at this point. Too much bull work for something that is too far jammed up.

    I did count the number of threads that were exposed, and I'll go back to that but that tie rod had so much play just have to get lined up.
     
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  4. Sep 12, 2019 #13
    buddyd157

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    yeah, i suggested the new tie rod sleeve, best you spend the extra now and get it. then coat both ends with anti-seize..

    usually those sleeves rotate rather easily, but our trucks take more weather, salt then the average 4 wheeler ever will, and also, not as many alignments, so those sleeves can rust up to a point of no return.

    yes, counting threads is important, to get you back to a "general" alignment, but then of course, take it to a shop for a proper alignment.
     
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  5. Sep 13, 2019 #14
    speedyk

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    Not in your exact circumstances, but I have taped an abrasive to a drill bit, wrapped it around tobhold itself and compact it, then stuck it in and spun it it inside the thing to be cleaned. In this case it would have been coarse steel wool. Those do get beat and newer is likely far easier.
     
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  7. Sep 13, 2019 #15
    Dino soar

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    How about an aftermarket cross tube?

    I have a supplier that will sell me an auto man cross tube for about 129 and I'll get it in a day or so.

    The genuine Meritor is about 266, which I think is a good price for that, but I have to wait until just about the end of the month.

    Is the aftermarket Automan okay for that? What kind of problems can I have with an aftermarket tube if there are problems?
     
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  8. Sep 13, 2019 #16
    Dino soar

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    That's an interesting thought. I would have tried that but now it's just time for a new one. I am not putting any more time into the Old Tube.

    Just debating between Automan and genuine Meritor.
     
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  9. Sep 13, 2019 #17
    buddyd157

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    you might not get the same anti-corrosion protection that the OEM would have. but if you were to dump the truck, then go cheap.
     
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