Inner Tie Rod Tool

[The Critic]

Hey guys,

Will be doing inner tie rods on an Altima soon. Any recs on an inner tie rod tool? One person told me that I should consider this tool since it works well in tight spaces:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0066PI154/?tag=atomicindus08-20

As an alternative, I can purchase this set:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRGFW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Any recs?

Thanks.

 

[xurusaibobx]

the first option is **** your best bet buying the 2nd one or the master kit if you plan on doing a lot of tie rods. i have the master set but i just bought the mayhew speedy tie rod tool and its great. but i do tie rod/front end jobs every week so it makes sense

 

[LordTom]

Barrow the Lisle one from an auto parts store. I used one from work and it made a big difference.

 

[m33p0n3]

What does everyone think of the 'universal' type tools like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005I5GLCS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I'm not sure if this is exactly the one I'm thinking of, but the one I saw had three cams that move into place when you spin the tool. Seems pretty useful as it eliminates having to find the correct crows foot. And I've personally encountered a tie rod that didn't have any flats on it at all; we had to resort to the cheap tool first posted in this thread.

 

[ken w.]

The 2nd tie rod tool works well.I have one and now use it more than all the others that I have.

 

[devoncoolman]

the second tool is your common run of the mill tie rod tool. I would go with that one. will do most of the tie rods you encounter. The speedy tie rod tool is good too works on the ones that don't have flats.

 

[SMKS]

The last one I did I just rented the inner tie rod tool from an auto parts store. All the major chains rent them. It was the second style posted by the OP, not the weird clamp-on one. I wouldn't use the clamp on style, personally.

 

[Alta_Racer]

I have many inner tie rod tools, the Mayhew universal tool kicks **** against every one of the others that I have. There are instances where it might not work, but I have not found them yet. There have been cars that kicked my *** before I bought the Mayhew.

The working part is somewhat like a sprag, or one-way clutch, that magically works both ways, and auto adjusts to the correct size. Someone was using their brain to make this tool.

 

[4x4gearhead]

I dont own one, but most auto guys I know use that lisle one. A guy who used to work with me had one and he said it worked the balls.

 

[The Critic]

Thanks guys. Does anyone know what size is required for most Nissan passenger car inner tie rods? Just wanted to make sure that the kit I purchase will have the right adapter.


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[purplezr2]

I have the Lisle(blue boint one), I bought it for like 30 bucks shipped from a member here, it is like new. I see them cheap on ebay alot.

 

[NissanTechWill]

Thanks guys. Does anyone know what size is required for most Nissan passenger car inner tie rods? Just wanted to make sure that the kit I purchase will have the right adapter.


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I can't remember what size most Nissans use, as I am off work today. I am a Nissan tech and I have the Lisle kit. It has the correct sizes in it for Nissans.

-Will

 

[texchappy]

If the mayhew one works it looks like a great tool. I used a cheap version of the second one you listed borrowed from the autocraft center over the weekend to help a friend. Worked ok but a better built one would have been a breeze. Keep thinking that Mayhew one looks the treat.

 

[braol]

I have the mayhew one and the lisle set. Havent used the Lisle since I got the mayhew. Works great

 

[Trey T]

my co-worker has the second tool by Lisle and he said it worked well.

 

[The Critic]

Thanks guys.


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[The Critic]

I can't remember what size most Nissans use, as I am off work today. I am a Nissan tech and I have the Lisle kit. It has the correct sizes in it for Nissans.

-Will

Thanks. Good to hear that the cheaper lisle kit I posted will work. If you get a chance to confirm the size for me, that'd be great.


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[maxreco]

The problem is that the OEM's and aftermarket parts OEM's are changing to the rounded ends. That means the Lylse crows foot style will not work. i recently took of a flat style tie rod but the replacement was round! The Mayhew Speedy saved my ****. I haven't needed or wanted to use anything else since I got it.

 

[ironmutt]

thw mayhew is the the best one of all three it kicks *** all day long only thing thats a pain is it has a 30mm hex on the end instead of a half inch drive hole
so you have to use a socket instead of just grabing a ratchet

 

[srmofo]

the first option is **** your best bet buying the 2nd one or the master kit if you plan on doing a lot of tie rods. i have the master set but i just bought the mayhew speedy tie rod tool and its great. but i do tie rod/front end jobs every week so it makes sense

That First One Works Great For Inners That Don't Have Flats. It Wouldn't Be My First Choice For Everyday Use, But For An Once In While Diyer It Would Work Fine. Just Make Sure You Have Gear Wrenches Available

 

[dclassical]

I have the HF one and it works very well. I love Lisle and bought a lot of their tools, but for this one that would be rarely used, I went cheaper and HF.

 

[DirtRoad]

I bought the HF one last year to do the inners on my 04 envoy, ******* nightmare. I had to grind out the "claw" and also the inside of the tool just to get it to work.

Im wondering if the lisle one would be any different since they look identical.

Im thinking of picking up the lisle master kit
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ADY9FE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Would hate to buy that and have the same problem.

 

[sprint7]

My shop changes inner tie rods every day and we have used everything over the years. Hands down winner is the Mayhew. Nothing else even close.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005I5GLCS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[CWP1616L]

What year is that Altima ? ? ?

This guy changed the inner tie rod on a 1999 Altima:

 

[DirtRoad]

That mayhew might have to be the one i get the next time i do inners.

 

[joedodge]

Snap on pwz1 or 2 pliers go easy not to tear stuff up but there all I use for doing inner tie rods

 

[01ps]

"the first option is ****"

I disagree. Not for everyday use, but it works really well . I use mine quite often, especially on inners without flats. I just use a good 3/8 to 1/2 adapter and a 1/2 inch extension.