I really like this thread and would like to add a couple of tools.Make great stocking stuffers (hint hint)

I know there are still some dinosaurs like me out there that work on old tie rod adjusting sleeve type front suspensions on occasion. I had to change out the PS control valve on the Fairlane I currently have in the shop this week, and like a lot of them I’ve seen over the years the sleeve had been pretty torn up by someone using either a big pair of vice grips or a pipe wrench on it (OK I was guilty of that in my younger days too). Here is the right tool for those.

The design actually pulls the threads apart just a bit when you turn it so even in the threads are rusted a bit it will still turn fairly easily (and let you get into tight spots)



And the link

Universal Tie Rod Adjuster

After picking up a few of the cheapie tubing kinkers over the years I also finally found an affordable tubing bender that works well. It even does 180 degree bends nicely.



And the link

Benders Tubing Tools from Aircraft Spruce