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Review on πŸ”§ OEMTOOLS 27178 Master Inner Tie Rod Tool Set, Efficiently Remove & Install Tie Rods in Cars, Pickups, and SUVs, Complete with 12 Crowfoot Adapters & 1/2 Inch Drive Tube by Rob Rogers

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works well but cumbersome to set up.

Bought because of the number of adapters. However, fitting the tool with the correct adapter can be awkward: if the wrench flats on the tie rod are inside the ball joint, the adapter must first be balanced on the wrench flats, then carefully slide the tool body over the tie rod and ball joint. , Engage the adapter's locking pins, then turn the retaining ring. It's not particularly difficult, but unless you lock the yoke, the adapter can easily be knocked out of position and fall onto the garage floor. By the way: Some original tie rods do not have a swivel surface and the tool cannot remove them. You will need channel locks, a chain wrench, strap wrench, or pipe wrench to remove these zip ties.

Pros
  • Easy to set up
Cons
  • There are defects