Originally Posted by hemienvy
I just had this idea, more than likely it's already been thought about though.

How do you keep the tapered joint from sticking together over the years ?

Would a thin layer of something help keep it from getting so stuck ?

I thought about teflon tape, maybe saran wrap ?


I just replaced the original tie rods on my 51 Plymouth. A few whacks with the hammer and they popped free. Of course, I don't live where they salt the roads and neither did the Plymouth.

Nothing is supposed to go on the tapers, unless you want them to turn in the hole and waller it out.