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firetique57 · 05-11-2014, 05:22 PM

I'm installing a new tie rod and ends on my Model A. I'm using the teflon buttons and spring hardware kit. Is there a trick to getting the tie rod ends to "snap" over the metal ball on the steering linkage? I've never done this before so I'm in virgin territory with the tie rod installation.

Patrick L. · 05-11-2014, 05:40 PM

I don't 'snap' them in place, don't think there is enough room for that. I assemble them in place in order with everything else.

1930artdeco · 05-11-2014, 05:48 PM

Just screw the plug out until only about three threads remain-just enough to keep the plug in. The line up the tie-rod end over the ball and with a hammer tap it over until it seats. You may have to be a little more persuasive since they are new caps. Then just tighten the pug down until it is flush, cotter pin and you are good.

Mike

firetique57 · 05-11-2014, 06:10 PM

I tried that Mike but the new springs are REALLY stiff and it just won't budge and I don't want to damage the ends. Maybe if I put the springs in my vice and collapse them a little and leave them there for awhile it will help.

1930artdeco · 05-11-2014, 08:32 PM

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Hhmm. That is what I did. I did not want to try putting them together then adding the plug as I don't think it would work. Like you said the spring is very stiff. That and trying to collapse the spring while the car is on stands, you may push the car off. That would be bad.

Mike

05-11-2014, 05:22 PM	#1
firetique57 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Walkertown, NC Posts: 105	installing new tie rod and ends help I'm installing a new tie rod and ends on my Model A. I'm using the teflon buttons and spring hardware kit. Is there a trick to getting the tie rod ends to "snap" over the metal ball on the steering linkage? I've never done this before so I'm in virgin territory with the tie rod installation.

05-11-2014, 05:40 PM	#2
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: installing new tie rod and ends help I don't 'snap' them in place, don't think there is enough room for that. I assemble them in place in order with everything else.

05-11-2014, 05:48 PM	#3
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: installing new tie rod and ends help Just screw the plug out until only about three threads remain-just enough to keep the plug in. The line up the tie-rod end over the ball and with a hammer tap it over until it seats. You may have to be a little more persuasive since they are new caps. Then just tighten the pug down until it is flush, cotter pin and you are good. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

05-11-2014, 06:10 PM	#4
firetique57 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Walkertown, NC Posts: 105	Re: installing new tie rod and ends help I tried that Mike but the new springs are REALLY stiff and it just won't budge and I don't want to damage the ends. Maybe if I put the springs in my vice and collapse them a little and leave them there for awhile it will help.

05-11-2014, 08:32 PM	#5
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: installing new tie rod and ends help Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hhmm. That is what I did. I did not want to try putting them together then adding the plug as I don't think it would work. Like you said the spring is very stiff. That and trying to collapse the spring while the car is on stands, you may push the car off. That would be bad. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan