I tried all of this.... even used a jack to push the tie rod in place on the steering knuckle, but not dice. I'm driving the truck to a shop tonight, and leaving a note in the window saying that I'm leaving it there to be repaired, because it's not road worthy.
I should have it towed... but can't afford a tow truck. I can't even afford to have it fixed... but need 2 vehicles, because I'm not home all week, and the wife needs wheels.
It's been one thing after another lately.... and just when I'm ahead, and buy something cool for the trucks.... I get blasted with a huge bill for something that NEEDS to be done.... and now I'm stuck paying for everything.
Just wish we could catch a break. Between my house's foundation, and the $20,000 repair bill for that.... the planned reno's for our house, and needed stuff... (deck is rotted.... and the roof needs some new support posts). We're just not catching up with this stuff.
After the Runner gets the new rack, and the TAco has it's tires finally mounted, and balljoint replaced.... I'm gonna be done for mods for quite a while.
Anyway.... enough with the pity train.... lol! This time next week, MeanGreen should be back up to snuff.... and the Taco will be riding on the 33's I bought 3 weeks ago.
Cost me $350.00 to have the shop install it. Took 2 guys, 5.5hrs to do it.... because they couldn't get the hoses off the original either.. 
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You can knock the outer tie rod ends out of the lower balljoints with a rubber mallet, or a hammer (be sure to keep the castle nut on at the top of the threads, to protect the them if you use a regular hammer).
The power steering lines require a 17mm wrench.... a flare nut wrench is best.... mine were on pretty tight though.... and I couldn't get them off.
If it weren't for the lines, the job was almost completely done. WHat I've learned from this.... price out what it costs for replacement lines. If it's cheaper than say $300.00 to pay labor for someone to do it.... than I would just cut the hoses, pull out the rack, and work on those lines on a work bench. I think they would be totally doable if you had it out of the truck.
Good luck with your repair.... post up how it goes for us!
You can knock the outer tie rod ends out of the lower balljoints with a rubber mallet, or a hammer (be sure to keep the castle nut on at the top of the threads, to protect the them if you use a regular hammer).
The power steering lines require a 17mm wrench.... a flare nut wrench is best.... mine were on pretty tight though.... and I couldn't get them off.
If it weren't for the lines, the job was almost completely done. WHat I've learned from this.... price out what it costs for replacement lines. If it's cheaper than say $300.00 to pay labor for someone to do it.... than I would just cut the hoses, pull out the rack, and work on those lines on a work bench. I think they would be totally doable if you had it out of the truck.
Good luck with your repair.... post up how it goes for us!
