Removing drag link from tie rod

[ET]

Hey everyone,<br> I started on removing D30 on my 68 to put in D44. I'm stuck on taking the drag link off the tie rod. I thought I can just pull the drag link end off but I can't. I also tried prying but it's on there good. Is there a special tool I need? Any suggestions?<br><br>Thanks,<br>Eugene

 

[Jeepster]

get a pickle fork and smack it with a BFH

 

[Ranger77]

You need a pickle fork. I'm sure any of your local auto parts stores will rent one to you.

 

[swood]

BFH

 

[ET]

Thanks guys. <br>

 

[Explore74]

if you're trying to save the boot, they will also rent a link splitter(looks like a small 2 jaw gear puller).

 

[Waverous]

I was able to unscrew the nut, invert it, screw it back on flush with the rod end, and use a BFH to hit the stud and knock it out

 

[rulebreaker]

Take a BFH and hit the knuckle real hard and it will fall right out. 1 hit to the knuckle will do more than 10 hits to the tie rod!