Can't get tie rod ends off

[767Jockey]

Well, looks like brute force is the key. I just got back home from a trip, I'll give it another try tomorrow. Thanks, guys.

[767Jockey]

WOW!
You can't believe how hard I had to hit this sucker to get this tie rod end to let go. I used a mini sledge, and had to wack it really hard about 8 times before it finally popped loose. Luckily, the ball joints let go much easier than that. Thanks for the info guys - without you I'd still be there trying to get it apart because I'd never imagine on my own that I'd have to hit this thing that hard.