Deadguy 861 #1 Posted May 22, 2017 Is the tie rod end supposed to be welded to the steering block on the 551? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #2 Posted May 22, 2017 No but the strip out easy my dad's had to be welded too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadguy 861 #3 Posted May 23, 2017 Would this make replacing the worn out tie rod impossible without a new steering block? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,770 #4 Posted May 23, 2017 It's not supposed to be welded but grind it off. The threaded piece should come out since someone needed to weld it on in the first place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites