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Re: Tie rod thru oil pan
[Re: '72CudaRacer]
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12/11/09 02:44 PM
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It's the center link that goes through the pan and although I haven't used one, I don't see how you could make it easier to come apart. Everything that bolts to it is a tapered press fit.
A tie rod seperating tool might make the job easier. 
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Re: Tie rod thru oil pan
[Re: WILD BILL]
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12/11/09 02:56 PM
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MR2 chassis sells a bushing that can go in there to make it so the sterring link drops on and off. Most of the Superstock guys do this mod so you can easily drop it.
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Re: Tie rod thru oil pan
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12/11/09 03:39 PM
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Brian, tried to send a PM but it says your not accepting. I think we spoke at Clay City. A guy there had Quicklinx installed. www.mr2performance.com If you get a set, tell Mike I will foego my commision.
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Re: Tie rod thru oil pan
[Re: Frito]
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12/11/09 04:21 PM
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I've got the drag link bushings in stock, let me know if you need some Thanks, Mike
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Re: Tie rod thru oil pan
[Re: Frito]
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12/11/09 06:06 PM
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Brian, tried to send a PM but it says your not accepting. I think we spoke at Clay City. A guy there had Quicklinx installed. www.mr2performance.com If you get a set, tell Mike I will foego my commision.
Not to change the topic,,,,but I noticed some mention of Clay City/Kentuckey in this thread. I used to race at River City/Rt#5 with David and Satch Brown. I heard David had an accident, but have lost contact with all of these guys...anybody know them or have any updates on them??
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Re: Tie rod thru oil pan
[Re: WILD BILL]
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12/11/09 06:33 PM
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It's the center link that goes through the pan and although I haven't used one, I don't see how you could make it easier to come apart. Everything that bolts to it is a tapered press fit.
A tie rod seperating tool might make the job easier.
Wild Bill is correct everything goes through the pan, depending on what kind of access you have its not that bad. I'm at work right now, but if you look at the post that says Engine installed in Valiant (page 2-3) you can see my pan in 1 of the pics. My whole front end comes off so its easy for me. And a pickle fork is a must to remove the center link if its been on there a while esp for the first time after that they are not as bad.  I had to relocate the hole in my pan (milodon) due to engine set back. The 440 source also makes a pan w/ hole in it.
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Re: Tie rod thru oil pan
[Re: AndyF]
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12/11/09 07:27 PM
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If you use the correct tool (which isn't a pickle fork) then the center rod comes off really quick. I used to run the center rod thru the oil pan on my car and it would only take a couple of minutes to pop it loose. Just need to use the correct tool per the service manual. A pickle fork just tears up the ends and ruins the seals.
That is correct, I have modified my "pickle fork" so it does not damage the boots.
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12/13/09 03:37 AM
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Re: Tie rod thru oil pan
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12/13/09 11:53 AM
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Never use a tie rod seperater or "pickle fork" again. Used by the not so famous "Hemi Fred" as well as others. Several SS/AH cars have his stuff. Call Mike Roth at MR2 Performance. 765 483 9371. 
Tell him Frito sent ya. 
