HF 69619 inner tie rod tool

[getbent4x4]

Anyone use the HF inner tie rod tool on f150, expedition, explorer etc? Looking for some feedback on it or another cheap one.

http://www.harborfreight.com/inner-tie-rod-removal-set-69619.html

 

[ChrisLS8]

Shouldn't have any issue with it, they aren't really torqued on too hard.

 

[WhiffySpark]

I have the lisle version. Works fine. I'd like to pick up the Mayhew but it's more expensive. 9/10 I just use large channel locks. You can turn the rack all the way to either side and can usually get a good bite on it.

Before that I used an air hammer with a long chisel

 

[WWheeler]

I had to buy the "Large" Lisle inner tie rod tool to fit over the joint to reach the hex on the only Expedition I've done. That's what I found out was needed after googling the issue and finding out I was not the only one who found out that the HF set (or the normal-size Lisle) wouldn't fit over it.

Edit: Have also ran into Rangers where the HF tool fit to get the oem inner tie rod off but wouldn't fit over the Moog replacement & needed the large Lisle to do them too.

 

[ChrisLS8]

Those times I use the one that looks like a large exhaust clamp with a 3/8 drive built in

 

[Fedwrench]

Just a random thought but, depending on where you get your parts from, you could just use the loaner inner tie rod tool from the parts store.

 

[Eric29]

I use the Lisle tool. Never used the HF one. The Lisle works well.

 

[jacked_72]

some people swear by these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0066PI154/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Having said that, I think I've used the HF version on an F150. the adapters just don't ever seem to fit right.

 

[getbent4x4]

some people swear by these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0066PI154/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Having said that, I think I've used the HF version on an F150. the adapters just don't ever seem to fit right.

After researching on YT and various tool sellers; went with this type. Cheap and can be used on any type. Only really need it for torque to spec and breaking loose.

the white box version $10.90 shipped
http://www.ebay.com/itm/282277068212