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.
Here’s some useful links.
“1979 Ford Fairmont a Closer Look”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2I0c-jJa14&feature=youtu.be
“How To Use a Grease Gun to Lube a Chassis”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB2RiRKDQ9k
Tools
90º Pliers: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/performance-tool-w1046-11-90-long-handle-plier/#oid=1002_1
Inner Tie Rod Tool: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/lisle-54500-large-inner-tie-rod-tool/#oid=1002_1
Option 2 Inner Tie Rod Tool: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/cal-van-tools-946-inner-tie-rod-remover/#oid=1002_1
Drill Dr.: https://www.jbtoolsales.com/drill-doctor-350x-drill-bit-sharpener/#oid=1002_1
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Post time: Jul-07-2017