tools required for UCA/LCA tie-rod inner and outter

[96_Lincoln_LSC]

I am in need of a simplified tools list for doing this job.. I have a good selection of hand tools, I am looking for a list of special tools that may be required(specific sofket types and sizes, )
If I dont have it I will run out and get them specifically for this job... I've seen where some post state, 32MM deep 6pt sockets and others say 30MM deep sockets...
I dont want to just buy the tools since cash is tight..
Anyone who has done these Jobs if you could help out with tips tricks or specialty tools to assist in this would be greatly Appreciated!

Thanks
Bill Rice
b.rice1@comcast.net

 

[mespock]

I just did my outer tie rod ends and I didn't need anything special .. just common tools...

 

[96_Lincoln_LSC]

I just did my outer tie rod ends and I didn't need anything special .. just common tools...

Thank you for your reply.
Bill

 

[98lincmk7lsc]

I had a set of wrenches that went up to 30 mm. 24mm was the largest I had to use. You'll need 30mm if you're gonna change the strut rod bushing at the frame (probably a good idea to do at the same time if it hasn't been done yet). I know I used the 18mm many times (good to have in a ratchet-wrench style), 20, 21, and 24mm. I don't remember using anything other than those. A large crescent adjustable wrench is good to have too, just in case.
Hope that helps.

 

[topher5150]

I used a, don't know the technical name, its basicly a closed wrench that has ratcheting openings for the upper contol arms. Good way to get in to tight spaces

 

[rayner601]

along with a BFH and tie rod end remover (not a necessity, but makes life easier)

 

[Icedphoenix]

the inner tie rod has a tool made you can get it at napa for not too much its a long tube with a nifty set of open end heads that go in one end to go on the inner tie rod nut and the other end a 3/8 ratchet makes doing the inners a super easy job tell them you need an inner tie rod tool they will know what it is if its a good autoparts house oh and a BFH is a must

 

[96_Lincoln_LSC]

the inner tie rod has a tool made you can get it at napa for not too much its a long tube with a nifty set of open end heads that go in one end to go on the inner tie rod nut and the other end a 3/8 ratchet makes doing the inners a super easy job tell them you need an inner tie rod tool they will know what it is if its a good autoparts house oh and a BFH is a must

Completed the job and then when it came to the inners, i read somewhere, that all you have to do is turn the wheel one way or the other and the nut on the end of the inner becomes exposed used a big cresent wrench to get them off and to put them back on was super easy with out special tools.

Whole job took 6 hours to complete... have to get aligned first thing in the morning....
tires are so outta whack but I will only have to go a few miles that way! then back to SPEEDRACER times.