Yes I have Carl, straightened my tie rod. It had a slight wow
in it when I got it, pretty common occurrence with these
trucks since they hang down where anything that sticks up can
bend them. They're mild steel tubing, not tempered or forged
like the spindles or steering knuckles so it isn't a problem
as long as the bend isn't sharp. Also because of the length
they are not to strong in compression, it's very easy to put a
bend in one by bumping a curb or rut in the field.
I made a set of clamps to keep the tube from rotating while I
reshaped mine in a press:
http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/121617855http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/157490332By re-positioning it a number of times you can straighten them
out as good as new.
dg
