Shock spring compressor, tie rods

[Rider Eh!]

Does anyone know if the Princess Auto one's will do the job? Looking to do mu struts soon. Also anyone know the best place to buy struts? I'm looking for OEM ride quality. Would consider used if they have very low km's.

Are the inner tie rod's the typical pickle fork job on these? Mine are worn out. I've done them before on my old 1990 4wd Pickup, so imagine it will be similar.

Any recommendations on where to buy parts in town would be appreciated. I'm having Pro Active do the timing belt and water pump right now.

[RiceFarmer]

I have my factory struts if you want them, no leaks when removed at 200K for the price of free:)

The inner tie rods are threaded into the rack if I am not mistaken, I can't remember anymore. Anyways, the outer tie rod end can be removed by removing the cotter pin and castle nut and putting the nut back on you can drive it out with a hammer. Careful not to distort the nut, it can lead to damaged threads on your tie rod end to which you're screwed.

[Rider Eh!]

Hmm thanks for the offer on the struts, but seeing as my truck only has 140k and no leaks, I don't see yours lasting much longer.

Looks like I should pick up a Haynes manual for this thing and get at it!

[Rider Eh!]

I found these on Princess Auto's site, do you think they'd work?

http://www.princessauto.com/tools/auto-repair/auto-repair/8023104-strut-spring-compressor?redirected=1

[Doc McCoy]

Chris has a wall mount that he could probably do them a little more safely with. I can PM you with his contact info if you want.