What the F*ck did i get myself into? Control arm/tie rod question

[MCT9891]

Ok, well as some of you may know I'm Parting out my car...
So as I'm attempting to install my stock suspension, all went well except when I tried to take out the tie rod end from the control arm, it kind of got stuck in it...?
So, I got out the hammer [evilsmile][:D]... which was a complete and utter failure, because one, It got me nowhere, and 2, it got me bushing damage, yay... [=(]

Heres a pic,http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff276/TuCciii/photo2-1.jpg

now as you can see, the tie rod is stuck in the spot where the bolt is supposed to be. The bolt won't fit and now I cant get it in.

So finally, wtf do i do? new tie rod end? new control arm? I don't wanna go crazy, as i'm selling the car in a few weeks....
and lastly, is it safe to drive like this, probably a stupid question, but I can't see how the tie rod end would come through.

Help!

[old guy]

I can't tell for sure from the pic but it looks like you haven't removed the bolt from the top of the tie rod shaft. Once you remove the bolt you will see where you can engage an Allen key wrench into the top of the tie rod shaft. This allows you to rotate the shaft until the flat on the shaft aligns with the opening for the pinch bolt.

[bob12312357]

Hmmm,not really sure. If you look at it you will probably eventaully figure it out. Do yourself a favor and soak it in PB blaster every hour or so, then let it sit over night.I almost always do that b4 touching the suspension. YOur car looks good, I'm surprised I've never seen u around this hell hole called Staten Island. If you need a 2nd person shoot a pm, though I doubt it. Try the pb blaster and try working it out again.

[MCT9891]

definitely great to see another enthusiast in this shit hole!

[MCT9891]

I can't tell for sure from the pic but it looks like you haven't removed the bolt from the top of the tie rod shaft. Once you remove the bolt you will see where you can engage an Allen key wrench into the top of the tie rod shaft. This allows you to rotate the shaft until the flat on the shaft aligns with the opening for the pinch bolt.

I'll definitely try that, thank you