HELP! pictures included.

Colten K · 10-10-2009, 11:13 PM

ok, im installing a 2'' levelink kit on my 05 4x4. i have everything tight and in place excpe for the steering arm thing (pictures). When you put the nut on the bolt the bolt spins as well theres no place to hold the bolt. there is the little black rubber thing filled with grease and it has a "knuckle" in it. On the bolt near the top theres the cotter key (which i removed) and the botton is flush so theres nothing to grab! How do i stop the bolt from spinning so i can tighten the nut? In the one picture the red is the bolt!

CL 8 2WD · 10-10-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Colten K

ok, im installing a 2'' levelink kit on my 05 4x4. i have everything tight and in place excpe for the steering arm thing (pictures). When you put the nut on the bolt the bolt spins as well theres no place to hold the bolt. there is the little black rubber thing filled with grease and it has a "knuckle" in it. On the bolt near the top theres the cotter key (which i removed) and the botton is flush so theres nothing to grab! How do i stop the bolt from spinning so i can tighten the nut? In the one picture the red is the bolt!

That is the tie rod end , and it is tapered.
The nut you are using does not look like the right one.
The nut should have notches in it so you can insert a cotter key to keep it from backing off.
The nut should go on easily and draw the tapered tie rod end ball joint up into the tapered hole on the spindle and wedge it into place.
If it keeps turning with the nut it might be the wrong nut.
No I just had a look the nut is not notched, try tapping the ball joint into the spindle to wedge it into place.
Then try and install the nut, it should not be difficult to thread on.

**yamatitan** · 10-11-2009, 11:55 AM

Impact thats the only way I could mine tight. Wrench was just way to slow.

Colten K · 10-11-2009, 11:59 AM

if i use an impact, the whole bolt is spinning as well everything will just spin and nothing will happen. I might try a different nut, the threads might be dammaged a bit cousing it to start off hard. I also might try to file the top threads of the bolt with some sand paper.

**yamatitan** · 10-11-2009, 12:01 PM

Well mine was spinning too but the impact just spun the nut faster then the bolt could spin.

Colten K · 10-11-2009, 12:05 PM

did the nut thresd on easy from the start? or was it hard goin on the first coupple of threads?

dc_909 · 10-11-2009, 12:24 PM

if i recall correctly, the directions do say to make sure the threads are clean before you attempt to remove or install that said nut.

if it is getting stuck, i would have to assume you didnt clean said threads before you attempted to take it off or reinstall?

good luck

Colten K · 10-11-2009, 12:32 PM

I dont know my kit didnt come with any instructions. D*$m Pro-Comp. I just used some instructions on the internet and such. the rear blocks were easy as pie but the front spacers are a different story. I got one side done (excpt for the tie-rod bolt) and im about to start the passenger side tonight.

**adkl1** · 10-11-2009, 03:35 PM

You didnt have to take it off anyways... Try and take a big channel lock and seat the joint tight then try the nut.

**4mula1fan** · 10-11-2009, 03:39 PM

Just put a jack under it to put some pressure on it, then crank it down...

**yamatitan** · 10-11-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Colten K

did the nut thresd on easy from the start? or was it hard goin on the first coupple of threads?

It was hard to start because my dumb buddy hit the end with a hammer without the nut on it and screwed up the threads when we were taking it out the spindle.

CaTaDoN50 · 10-11-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 4mula1fan

Just put a jack under it to put some pressure on it, then crank it down...

this would prob work but you would just have to be careful not to press all the grease out. basically you just need to get that bolt in a bind somehow so that it cant spin. ive ran into this multiple times and i think ive dealt with it differently each time. i know i used a crow bar to wedge it once. i know thats not very descriptive but i think you get the point. good luck

**4mula1fan** · 10-11-2009, 07:06 PM

I did front end work for years...put a jack under it....

flewbyu · 10-11-2009, 07:32 PM

The clamp idea is good, thats what i sometimes do at work. Worst case just go and buy a new tie-rod end.

Colten K · 10-11-2009, 10:42 PM

Ok, finally done the front end and rear (1.5 rear blocks). For the tie-rod i used some channel locks worked great. The "Mini Lift" looks good, now time for some tires!... ill post picts tomorrow!! thanks for all the help guys Titan-Talk is a life saver for anything and everything Titan related!!!!!