Date:         Wed, 17 Mar 2004 06:22:47 -0500
Reply-To:     Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
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From:         Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
Subject:      Re: tie rode end remover followup Q
Comments: To: Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
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you don't need the ampro brand look at the bottom of lilley's post in the
archive he says that directly.  as far as i can determine you need two
pullers to do it his way one for the tie rod and one for the ball joint.
i just bought "oem" brand (this is a brand name, not trying to say oem
here) pullers at my local autozone one was $9 and one was $14.  i can't
find this stuff on the autozone web site but it should be in the store.

jonathan

On Tue, 16 Mar 2004, Jeff Oxroad wrote:

> Thanks to all who helped with info on the separation of the tie rod ends from
> the steering knuckle. For my purposes using a puller sounds like the most
> effective and efficient method--quiet for my apartment neighbors as I'm sneaking
> in a no repair zone. Now I'm looking to purchase a puller--this is the type
> puller shown in Bentley with a threaded bolt to push out the tie rod end.
>
> Where to buy and what brand/type is my question for those who have
> experience. I'm not sure if this is critical or if basically any"universal" tie rod end
> puller will work. I see a price range on these things from $10 to $100. Auto
> Zone wants $30 for a rental-this doesn't seem the best bet.
> JCWhitney.com has a standard type puller for $10 if you can believe it. Then
> they sell a "heavy duty lever-type"  for "tight areas" which is two levers
> with the bolt on the far side for $18. Jc whitney's prices seems too good to be
> true when others start at about $50. www.vwparts.net (whoever they are) has a
> unit that looks similar to the unit pictured in Bentley for about $50.
>
> I'm not sure how specific the puller needs for the Vanagon tie rod ends is as
> far a size and type--will it fit in the tight quarters. That's why I'm
> seeking list knowleddge.
>
> I was pointed to an archived post by Robert Lilly noting the tie rod end
> puller needed an opening of 1 1/16" and showed a part number of P-36861 the same
> post notes an Ampro brand "Pitman arm puller" with an opening of 1 5/16 part
> number T 72069. I didn't understand if these of these pullers would both work or
> if the first with the opening of 1 1/16 was a critical size, and therefore
> necessary--the other for ball joints. Be that as it may I can't find a retailer
> of Ampro brand
>
> TIA for any advice
> Jeff
> 83.5 Westy
> LA,CA
>