Replacing Inner Tie Rods Fox Body Ford

01 Jul

After shooting “1979 Ford Fairmont a Closer Look” I decided to replace the right inner tie rod on the Fairmont. It was pretty loose and was also wearing my tire on that side a little funny. I thought it would be a good idea to just go ahead and replace it. As you can see in the video it’s not that difficult. I had a harder time with the cotter pin than the inner tie rod. Still, this video will apply to all fox bodies of this vintage and get you the information you need to know to get the job done.

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Here’s some useful links for you:

1979 Ford Fairmont a Closer Look:

How To Use a Grease Gun to Lube a Chassis:

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Tools:

90º Pliers:

Performance Tool W1046 11″ 90 Long Handle Plier
Ergonomic non slip molded grips for improved comfort and control, Premium quality drop forged and hardened alloy steel, Precision machined jaws for maximum gripping power.

Inner Tie Rod Tool:

Lisle 54500 Large Inner Tie Rod Tool
The long socket slips over tie rod end and crows foot engageson socket for easy removal and installation. This tool comes with four crowsfeet,sizes 1-7/16″, 33.6mm 38.4mm and 42mm, to fit many Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Lincoln Mercury and Chevrolet truck and V applications.

Option 2 Inner Tie Rod Tool:

Cal Van Tools 946 Inner Tie Rod Remover
Turns smooth tie rods easily, Simply slide tool over the end and tighten collar to allow access with an extension, Can remove Inner tie rod without removing the outer tie rod

Drill Dr.:

Drill Doctor 350X Drill Bit Sharpener
V-Block jaws eliminate jaw twisting on small bits. Sharpens 3/32″ to 1/2″ sized standard twist bits. Sharpen high-speed steel, masonry, carbide, cobalt and TiN-coated bits.