outer tie rod end
 

So I am replacing the outer tie rod ends because the one on the passenger has a torn boot and lots of play. It has probably been bad for a while because the tire it more worn than the rest.

The outer tie rod end is being a real pita. I can't break it loose from the inner one. Any suggestions? Should I buy a torch and heat it up?

try liquid wrench on it let it sit for a little while and if the does not do it get a torch and heat it up

I sprayed deep creep on it. It's been siting there for a good 30 min or so. I'll heat it up if it doesn't budge this time.

Thanks!

Heating it up should do (as long as you do it right), but penetrating oil needs more than 30 min on tough rust. I would have whacked on it with a hammer a few times, sprayed it again, then let it soak for another hour or two.

The deep creep did the trick. I love that stuff, it has helped me so many times. It is a little colder too which may have made it harder. I didn't want to hit it with a hammer because I didn't want to damage the inner tie rod.

lol then u shoulda used a cutoff wheel then the inner would have been perfect lol just kidding happy u got it off

It turns out both were bad. The drivers side boot was torn but wasn't visible until it was removed.

did you get the other off pretty easy?

Yes, the other one was a lot easier. It only took about 10 min to change if that. I do need an alignment.

kool glad you got it fixed and back on the road, :)