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Tie rod stem spinning

Tiny
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I was replacing the struts and when I got to the tie rod, and sway bar as I am tightening the nut it spins with the stem there for I am not getting anywhere. I have tried using a C clamp, using a jack to push the tie rod up into the knuckle. I have researched and found that a certain tie rod puller can also be used as a clamp to stop it from spinning. Before I spend the money on that I wanted to know if there is another way to do it? I cannot even get the nut off at the moment. I have also noticed that when I did put the nut on and started turning that it stiffened up as if it had attached itself to the stem. Could it be seized?
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Sunday, May 20th, 2018 AT 11:41 PM

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Tiny
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The tie rod should not spin. You will have to replace that tie rod. If you cannot get the nut off, try an impact with 6 point socket if it will fit in there, if not maybe a nut splitter or even a torch and burn it off or at least try heating it up then quickly trying again if the nut will come loose before it cools down.
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