Cascade Crew

[aaron_sK]

Is there any way to remove and replace the centerlink without damaging the tie rod ends? I know most people just beat them out with a pickle fork, but will that mess them up in any way? Or should I just get new tie rods too, and not even worry about saving the old stuff?

[blue89]

I generally leave the nut flush with the top of the tie rod, use some heat, and a hammer.

I don't think pickle forks have ever hurt a tie rod but they will tear the dust cover. You can get new covers though so its all good.

[aaron_sK]

Thanks man. So are those dust covers and off the shelf item, or are they specific to the car? Mine are already blown out from someone using a pneumatic greaser or something on it.

[91RSVert]

There are different covers, but its mostly for say.. gm compact, gm midsize, gm truck, then same with fomoco compact, mid, etc.

[blue89]

i've noticed that they get kinda sloppy after a while. I know energy suspension sells them cause I have a set I never put on. They are a bit stiffer and made of a thicker rubber than stockers. I would imagine that the parts store would carry them too.