Redo'n the pitman to the tie rod ends

[jf5.9]

So tomorrow im redoing the Pitman arm thru the tie rod ends - the amount of slop i have is unvelievable. my question is is if i torch all the old into pieces should I be able to cut the tie rod ends off with a Metabo cutter ? Everything is in there pretty good and pretty sure is all original to the truck. I work in a fab shop so if its old and not getting used we usually just destroy it like this - any input is appreciated didnt know how much tension those ends would be on if they were torched from the drag link and inner - thanks

 

[HolyRamBatman]

If you have air tools it would be easier to use those than torch it. The tie rod and pitman arm have no tension on them.

 

[jf5.9]

air tools are a negatory right now - might be able to pick up my buddies if he is back into down - I just know all that **** is rusted beyond belief - this is Ohio after all

 

[HolyRamBatman]

Extra penetrant.


How did it go?

 

[jf5.9]

went great - everything was rusted beyond belief - cotter keys rusted into the castle nuts like no other. . . just grabbed the Metabo and skinned all the nuts off. Got to the 1.3125" nut on the pitman arm and got to have an excuse for a new rachet set now my steering is almost perfect after the alignment - going to adjust the gear box yet with the set screw and see if I cant get more of the play out of it

 

[HolyRamBatman]

Makes a helluva difference. Good to hear.