Best Tie Rod Adjusting Tools (Alignment)

[theamcguy]

Most tie rod adjusting tools do an alright job but there is always a place where when the tool is in the adjusting sleeve slot the handle is either up against a piece of suspension and you can not move it. What is the best tool to get 360 degree movement on the adjusting sleeve. TIA

 

[krusty the clown]

i always liked this one
http://www.otctools.com/products/universal_tie_rod_adjusting_tool

 

[jerryW]

I picked up a MAC branded version of that at a swap because no one knew what it was for. Paid $2 for it.


jerry

 

[Fedwrench]

I like this OTC set.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-4392-otc-6275.aspx

You can use a ratchet, breaker bar, extension, or whatever to make it fit.

 

[Merkava_4]

Bookmark this link. You've got to enter in a keyword like "tie rod."

http://www.otctools.com/products/automotive_specialty_tools

 

[bgott]

Pipewrench.

 

[e-tek]

DAMN - I have one of those lying in my box and didn't know what it was for too!!!! I ended up using Vice Grips.

 

[Big Bad Jon]

Here in the rust belt, my favorite tie rod adjustment tool is a torch.

 

[nate379]

That's what I have as well. I got my set at Harbor Freight. Was around $30 I think.

I like this OTC set.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-4392-otc-6275.aspx

You can use a ratchet, breaker bar, extension, or whatever to make it fit.

 

[volvo420coupe]

The only way I've found to keep my sanity on alignments in northern Michigan is:

Work at a foreign dealership that has no trucks, and doesn't let vehicles over 10 years old through the door.

But otherwise bust out the torch and hope your not on flat-rate.

 

[wildmanben]

I like this OTC set.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-4392-otc-6275.aspx

You can use a ratchet, breaker bar, extension, or whatever to make it fit.

Thats the set that I use and works for about everything. Never broke one!

 

[Skyline]

I have this Snap-on one on eBay right now...looks like it will go pretty cheaply, and it is brand new (just came back from S-O on a warantee replacement):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280404215033&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Pipewrench.

Definitely. Nothing beats a pipe wrench for this. I also have Snap-on tie rod adjusters, but have yet to use them.