Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Seized Tie Rods - No new clamp rings... help

Discussion in 'Tuning and Performance' started by Jeffsmashkot, May 15, 2012.

  1. Jeffsmashkot

    Jeffsmashkot New Member

    Aug 26, 2009
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    According to the last shop I took my car to for an alignment, my tie rods are seized.

    I got new ones from Rock Auto, sourced bellows/boots from the dealer, but no dealers in my area have 2 clamp rings between them.

    Do I really need a clamp ring, or would two stacked nuts also do the job?

    Is it possible to cut through the old tie rod with say, a sawzall, or a metal grinder?

    I kind of need the card back on the road by Sunday at the latest, otherwise I'm going to have to get a rental.
     
  2. Professor

    Professor New Member

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    Just cut the old rods behind the sleve to get then off.
     

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