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Subject:Re: Inner tie rod
From:Stephen Grisanti
Date:Sat, 7 Feb 2015 19:19:54 +0000

Clamp  or bolt the rack to the workbench.  I had no bench when working on mine so used screws to attach the rack to a long 2x4, placed this setup on the concrete floor and I stood on the 2x4 for leverage.
Stephen 

     On Saturday, February 7, 2015 1:58 PM, Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM> wrote:
   

 I wish I had a vise!

> On Feb 7, 2015, at 1:42 PM, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Can you change the angle/position of the rack in the vice to provide better
> leverage?
> 
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
>> On Feb 7, 2015 11:49 AM, "Michael" <mikewelldon@icloud.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello everybody!
>> 
>> I'm doing my inner tie rods for the first time with the rack out. I'm
>> using a torque wrench to get the 51ft lbs recommended. However, with the
>> inner tie rod tool it doesn't seem to be getting to the torque spec without
>> lifting the whole rack off the table (no vise).
>> 
>> So, do most of you just tighten it up real good and call it a day? Or!
>> What's the best way to get the proper torque?
>> 
>> Mike