Harbor freight (Pittsburgh) inner tie rod tool 

The stop motion was cool. Good video. I think I’m going to get the tool with the 25% off today.

Great video! A teacher once told our class that a presentation should be like a woman's skirt......long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to keep it interesting ;-)

This is a really excellent video showing the use of this tool. The monologue was to the point and succinct. The bit of whimsy was a pleasant addition making the video all the more interesting. THANKS!

This is a very well thought out, informative, and concise video with no bullshit. Bravo.

I LOVE this tool. Absolutely can't live without it.

Thanks for the tool review! Great job on the video too. I appreciate the time lapse photography, it was a great special effect. You have a lot going for you. Keep up the good work!

The Force is strong with this one 💪

Yo, loved the editing! Great description of the job and tools used and fave tools!

The stop motion was great. I have this tool and have used it a few times---works great.

my coworker bought one and about three days later i needed to use it on a toyota. it got the job done and i made 1.8 labor hours yesterday. i then bought one for $16 dollars today. the sizes arent great but it worked.

One of the best tool review that I have seen on RU-vid. Nice done!

Good job and I like the spooky moving ghost adapters, plus the little man in the background.

And this is why I LOVE RU-vid. Great job on the review and video style!

Awesome video. @1:59, I usually leave the nut on the bolt when I tap the stubborn bolt out. That way I don't have to re-insert the bolt and twist on the nut. Maybe it's not too important to others, or maybe it's not an issue. But I think it helps save the tread, especially if the bolt will be used again. I know tie rods, the entire rod is being replaced, nut and bolt too. Thank you for the video.

I just bought one of these today. I'll be rebuilding the front suspension on the wife's '06 Trailblazer next weekend. I have the outer tie rods, the inners and new boots are on the way!

Winner video. I like the way you discussed alternatives, especially the option in some cars to do this with hand tools. Looks like a thin set of gooseneck pliers might fit in there, though it would be hard to achieve the adequate torque to overcome red locktite.

You had me at the stop motion bro and the choice of music. And thanks for the assist with the video. Need this tool to finish my car repair. This video also has a bit of a FLCL vibe to it.

Best video on this topic.😊

Excellent Vid Sir!! I especially appreciate the close up shot of sliding the 17mm adapter into place. I ordered same tool from Harbor Freight and as soon as I receive it I will replace tie rods on my 2012 Civic. Thanks!

Its a very good tool, I bought one today and it worked flawless

On my car (2001 Nissan Maxima) the flats on my tie rod (both OEM and replacement) were very slightly smaller than the 1 3/16" adapter, so using the locking mechanism to hold the adapter firmly in line with the tool really helped to do the job

I just used one on my 2007 toyota camry. I worked great. I am glad i bought it!

I made a photo-slideshow of using one of these. I used jack stand, to prop up the end. Huge leverage, no loss to deflection, if holding by hand. All of the rotational torque is applied.

Great video…straight to the point

Awesome video! Thank you!!

Well done. Here is the best look at this great tool in-use on RU-vid hands-down. Thank you.

Doing the inner/outer rods this weekend on a 2012 Ford Focus. Great tip turning the wheel in order to get to the inner rod easier. Thx

Renting it plus a balljoint press since i would probably only use it twice in my life👍👍👍

Nice review. Thanks it was very informative. I might have to get one of these.

Great informative no nonsense video. Two 👍👍 straight up n down.

The stop motion was super cool

Heck yeah. Great video. Excellent editing

Outstanding video.

Thanks for the video🤘🔥. 98 Jetta GLX rebuild self taught :)

I really like the stop-motion you've done here! Awesome! Informative video too, so that's great!

Great job thanks for sharing

liked the video as soon as the stop motion started lol good vid my guy

Nice thank you for the video!! You've got yourself a new subscriber 😁

Great clip Good instructions

What a great video, everyone can watch how the HF tool works with the tie rod inner. Thank you so much.

Thanks great video!!

Thanks for the information brother👍

like your video...that was fun to wach

When u di that hand thing and tire went off , that's high level skill right tgere

Good info video, thanks for sharing.....

It worked on my ranger yesterday. New tie rods!!

That stop motion was on point boi

Nice production 👍

Very good job brother.

Awesome video bro, nice demonstration and funny stop motion. I like your video editing skills for sure

Just bought one. Worked on my 97 Honda CRV.

I just changed the inner tie rods on my 2012 4x4 ram pick up, 4X4, and tried to use this tool. However none of the inserts were big enough. Still I was able to file out the biggest one and get it to fit but even then the tool would not work even with a air gun. Whoever last serviced this truck, I bought it used, had over-torques these and only a pipe wrench and a sledgehammer finally broke them free. To boot, they apparently put red thread locker on the alignment locking nut and I could never get that loosened until I had the whole tie rod removed. Regardless, for the price it seems well-made and I would certainly try it again on another vehicle. Good video.

Many thanks! Been fighting a Gen 2 Prius all day that someone rounded the lock nut off on the outer tie rod, so decided to pull the whole assembly. Of course the inner is frozen just as tight, and I had a 3/8"drive clamp on tool, but it was useless (except for snapping extensions). Gonna pick one of these up first thing tomorrow.

Awesome thanks

Nice motion stop editing! I have one of these. When you consider buying one, check to make sure that the crowsfeet will fit and LOCK into the adapter properly. The first one that I bought did not, so I had to return and replace it.

Thanks I'm going to have to get my tie rod replacement done but they want $1500 to get it done looks like I'm going to save $1300 to do it myself I appreciate guys like you

Bro! Your video brought me back to the days of Gumby and Pokey and then also to the days of eureeka's Castle. Stop animation I love it. I honestly wish they would bring it back a little bit. On top of all of that your video was very informative I am now going to Harbor Freight to buy the tool and I also know how to use it.

Good video thanks. I have this tool and gonna give it a try on my Ford Explorer. ( I saw the boss walk by checking up on you at about 3:50)

Inner Tie Rod Removal kit is 40$ still. I bought it after the "Master" OEM from the auto store didn't fit. I have the clip on my Accord and wasnt sure if I could rip it off or not but I'm glad you pointed it out because tbh I couldn't figure out why the 17mm adapter didn't fit. I removed everything else no problem but the inner was all issues. And I've gone through 20ish videos and forums looking for answers. Pointing the clip out is worth a sub I think.

great camera work clear shots plenty of light

Nice job! Liked how your son is in the mix, mine like to get in and help too!

I was looking to buy this tool and it lead me to your video. Awesome review and i love all the small animations in it. Subscribed for sure. Keep the good videos coming.

Just bought it a couple weeks ago. Works well.

Good video

good video, bro! I got the rent a tool from auto zone but this is pretty basic on showing me how to use the tool. thanks!

Gonna try this out, they didn't have it at AutoZone near me....should have tried advance but I was fustrated blaring the Plumbers tongue. Wanted to get my wheel straight before it goes to mechanic for Timing Belt and Valve Clearance and pray it doesn't need a head gasket. thks for the Smiles Cloud Kicka.

I just rented one from Advance Auto. This was before I ended up changing the entire rack & pinion. That OEM inner rod was stuck bad!

The animated tool movement reminded me of Gumby

I’m a new subscriber and thank you very much for going into detail on how to use that tool. I am from the old school I’m 60 years old and back in my day we did not have the specialty tools that are coming out every day nowadays you know what I mean I know that was kind of confusing ha ha ha ha but thank you so much sir I appreciate the video looking forward to many more videos you put out and I pray to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to bring you lots of love peace prosperity for you your family and all your friends. Merry Christmas and remember the reason for the season is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ so repent and accept our Lord and Savior into your heart so you can be saved because we are living in the end times. ✝️✝️✝️🙏🏻🇺🇸

Thanks for taking the time. It really does clear up some questions about investing in another Harbor Freight tool. Also,,,, Thanks for the reminder about using the 20% off coupon. Right now this tool is $39.00 +tax - 20% is 31.20 +tax. It seems well worth the investment. - any help in grabbing some a comfortable distance for working under the vehicle is extremely appreciated.

I bought this tool on sale for itc at $25.99 and I have been more than happy with it let's face it most of these tie rod tools do the exact same thing so buying one for the best price is a must

I rented 1 yesterday and didnt even use it or need it, a pipe wrench works great

Great tool but as with most of these videos no one seem to address holding the rack shaft while removing the ITR. If you see at 3:56 there are clearly shoulders on the rack shaft where a ~26-30mm narrow open end wrench is meant to go. This holds the rack in place while the large amount of torque is applied to the ITR. Doing it like you did although works totally disregards this. Those shoulders are put there for a reason so not using a second wrench may end up damaging the internals if the rack and that would really screw up your day. Other than that key point great video.

nice video

thanks

And the nice thing about it is, if you need more Crowfoot wrenches, lisle sells them,and they will fit in that same tool i e 29 mm Lisle will work .

👏🏼 easy!

I think I have one somewhere :) took a lot of time to produce a high quality vid like the. Nice one buddy.

Great demonstration !!!! I know people like the free loaner tool program at parts stores but beware . Those tools are often beat to heck. I.E. a 36mm clutch fan wrench can be closer to 40mm than 36mm. Save the frustration and buy good tools at a decent price when you can. Your lucky to have such a handsome son.

Someone give this man a kiss.

GREAT

The review was solid, the video was outstanding but the editing was out of control! Hey, I got your sticker, Thanks. Your's is on the way.

3:50 I see the head mechanic walking by....

You're editing is just incredible. Thanks for the tip for the tool!

You can save even more money by renting this tool from O'Reilly Auto Parts. In other words, free if you return it.

Nice job... reviewing the tool What made you remove the inner tie rod ? just comparing my problem , at accelerating goes to my left

Does this work for a 2023 Honda ridgeline

Just used this tool on an 06 Tacoma 4x4. The inner tie rods are just too beefy to fit into the tool with the adapter. I was able to get them off using an adjustable wrench.

How often do you uses just the pliers or how often can you get the pliers up in there vs having to use the inner tie rod tool? Can you do most cars with a adjustable plumbers wrench. Basically i see how it all goes its all about the c-clip grabbing the back of the inner tie rod so you can get the thread part unscrewed thats before the ball in the inner tie rod. So if you where to always beable to get that wrench around the back of the inner tie rod you wouldn't really need the tool. But you would need the tool to torque to spec's a new inner tie rod on. So its a pretty useful tool.

Awsime😊

Thanks. Very well done. Short and to the point. Not a lot of time wasting jibber jabber like some youtube videos. Looks like the tool would make a great billy club too.

I just picked it up on clearance for $16 at Harbor freight

Can you use an impact with the tie rod tool for removal or will that put too much stress on the rack?

Well done. Used a torque wrench...good for you.

Don’t you have to hold the shaft in place bc the stress of turning it can damage it? Working on a 96 tacoma

Question: my 2012 focus says the locking nut between the inner and outer should be torqued at 66lbs. How is that possible. Must mean just make sure it’s tight. Any help will help lower my stress level.

Not only it works its cheap

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what about the black boot? how you put it back?

Im surprise yours came out easy. When i did mine on my 99 ford escort it was being a bitch, had to use propane torch and impact driver to get it off.