tie rod ends for an MGB front end.

[Joe LaFives]

Does anyone have any really good hints on how to tighten the lock nuts on the tie rod ends for an MGB front end. As you may be aware, the tie rod ends are a snug fit into the steering control arm on each of the front wheels. The thing is that the "stud" is not "locked down" on the tie rod so when you attempt to tighten the lock nut the "stud" turns as well.

Thanks
Scott

[Eric Miller]

Here goes a guess.The tie rod stud should be a semi press fit .I would remove grease zerk from ball joint and apply pressure with jack until stud stops rotating and tighten lock nut.

Hope this helps
Eric

[Eric Miller]

Here goes a guess.The tie rod stud should be a semi press fit .I would remove grease zerk from ball joint and apply pressure with jack until stud stops rotating and tighten lock nut.

Hope this helps
Eric

[Homewrecker]

Here's another guess! Most tie rod ends have flat spots on them so you can put a wrench on them right next to the end of the threads. You have to look kind of close for them.

Dave Brouwer
Unique 427 with SA 428 & Toploader

[Homewrecker]

Here's another guess! Most tie rod ends have flat spots on them so you can put a wrench on them right next to the end of the threads. You have to look kind of close for them.

Dave Brouwer
Unique 427 with SA 428 & Toploader

[weaver]

You may need to use a impact wrench, that will keep the stud from turning.

Alan Weaver

[weaver]

You may need to use a impact wrench, that will keep the stud from turning.

Alan Weaver

[Joe LaFives]

thanks I'll check these out

[Joe LaFives]

thanks I'll check these out