tie rod

[NEK5]

alright i got a question. is the whole on the tie rod for the stabilizer threaded...i just swapped it out for a dual one and i no longer need that whole so now the bolt for it is in the tie rod and i can seem to loosen it for the life of me i really didnt wanna wack it with a hammer in case it was threaded

 

[neverendingproject]

dont think so, i went to dual, couldnt get it out so i just left it in there.

 

[NEK5]

well if i cant thats what i will be doing

 

[sandawgk5]

It might be tapered and need to be wacked with a hammer. The taper would let it lock in place and prevent any undo wear in the tie rod which could cause it to fail. Give it a good smack and see what happens.

Ira

 

[K5Kell]

Try heating around the hole with a torch, that should help pop it out.
-Kell-

 

[neverendingproject]

After thinking about it, it probably strengthens the tie rod, because you have filled that material with something solid instead of having a hole there.

 

[mouse]

Its a slightly tapered fit. Use an impact and a pry bar to put a little force against the threads...it should come right off.