well I just made a stupid mistake....jacking up my pickup in the dark, the jack slipped off the axle and bent the tie rod 
. What now? can it be straightened? argh...
Kurt
. What now? can it be straightened? argh...Kurt
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flyinlow
12speedfurd
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just bent my front axle tie rod..... can it be straightened?
12speedfurd- Number of posts : 35
Location : Lincoln, Nebraska
Registration date : 2012-08-23
- Post n°1
just bent my front axle tie rod..... can it be straightened?
by 12speedfurd Sun May 12, 2013 9:27 pm
flyinlow- Number of posts : 42
Location : Elko NV
Registration date : 2013-01-04
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Re: just bent my front axle tie rod..... can it be straightened?
by flyinlow Mon May 13, 2013 3:41 am
If It is just bent and not kinked it can be straightened
HandiVanMan- Number of posts : 1868
Location : Calhoun, Ga
Age : 58
Registration date : 2010-04-11
- Post n°3
Re: just bent my front axle tie rod..... can it be straightened?
by HandiVanMan Mon May 13, 2013 5:34 am
You can probably buy another tie rod cheaper than it will cost you to get it straightened. You can probably get it straightened but if it is not perfectly straight your front end will not be in perfect alignment and will wear out your tires.
12speedfurd- Number of posts : 35
Location : Lincoln, Nebraska
Registration date : 2012-08-23
- Post n°4
Re: just bent my front axle tie rod..... can it be straightened?
by 12speedfurd Mon May 13, 2013 5:58 am
Looking around I haven't seen any for sale...Anyone have an extra one they want to sell me?
66ThunderVan- Number of posts : 384
Location : Portsmouth, Va.
Registration date : 2012-01-08
- Post n°5
Re: just bent my front axle tie rod..... can it be straightened?
by 66ThunderVan Tue May 14, 2013 4:25 am
Don't feel bad, BTDT. Just bend it back with a 2x4 and a piece of chain by prying off the axle with the chain on the tie rod. If that doesn't get it real straight you might get it aligned or do it yourself. I just give it 1/8 inch of toe in and let it go. Just make sure it is not toed out as this will cause the steering to pull and will scrub the edges of your tires off.
NoBiggie- Number of posts : 726
Location : Naples, FL
Registration date : 2012-09-26
- Post n°6
Re: just bent my front axle tie rod..... can it be straightened?
by NoBiggie Tue May 14, 2013 8:22 am
Here is the one I just bought and installed with new Moog tie rod ends. Very nice, seems heavier duty than the factory bar. Mine was bent pretty bad too.
Tie Rod Sleeve
Tie Rod Sleeve
12speedfurd- Number of posts : 35
Location : Lincoln, Nebraska
Registration date : 2012-08-23
- Post n°7
Re: just bent my front axle tie rod..... can it be straightened?
by 12speedfurd Tue May 14, 2013 9:39 am
I got under there and looked closer at it last night and it isn't bent very bad, just bowed a bit. I will see if it takes much to get it straight. If not, EconoUSA said he should have one if I need it.
Kurt
Kurt
12speedfurd- Number of posts : 35
Location : Lincoln, Nebraska
Registration date : 2012-08-23
- Post n°8
Re: just bent my front axle tie rod..... can it be straightened?
by 12speedfurd Tue May 14, 2013 9:42 am
NoBiggie wrote:Here is the one I just bought and installed with new Moog tie rod ends. Very nice, seems heavier duty than the factory bar. Mine was bent pretty bad too.
Tie Rod Sleeve
That looks nice, was hoping not to have to spend that much on my stupid mistake....
Murdock- Number of posts : 313
Location : Seattle, WA
Registration date : 2010-12-29
- Post n°9
Re: just bent my front axle tie rod..... can it be straightened?
by Murdock Tue May 14, 2013 5:35 pm
Mine was bent a little after I reassembled my front end. The alignment shop took care of it for just under $100 including the piece of mind that the alignment is straight. my .02
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