BrianT said

I thought about that when removing them, but then common sense got the better of me. I unhooked the drag link, turned the wheel all the way and it came right out. Then I sold the old junky Hooker headers for $80 on Craigslist! Guy was on a tight budget and damned glad to get them.

Most auto part stores will rent/loan you the correct tool to remove tie rod ends without damaging the boots like a pickle fork will.

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