Brooklyn Beer Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Best tools needed to change out tie rod ends and idler arm bushing on 1963 Dodge 880. In the near future going to do new center link, tie rods (inner and outer) and idler arm bushing. What might I need in my tool inventory ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stvaughn Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 (edited) I’m not familiar with your car but I suspect you want a pickle fork. https://www.harborfreight.com/16-in-Ball-Joint-Separator-63420.html Edited September 15, 2019 by stvaughn (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 They also list a tie and pitman puller. Would that not be better then beating on stuff? Never done tie rods before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Tie rod and pitman arm puller is the best way to prevent shock damage through the steering gear. With those tools you can also remove good parts with out damage to the rubber boots too...tie rods and ball joints etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 I see they come in different sizes and am curious if anyone knows of the correct size for early 60's mopars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 This was recommended to me for the steering links. Opinions? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N7TJ61S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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