Super, I use a similar method to your suggestion. Except instead of using bent nose tweezers I used side cutters (angled cutting pliers). Obviously I don't squeeze to tight or I'll cut the ball part off the rod. Just gently squeeze and use the same lever action to 'pop' the rod out of the wheel. I don't have much experience with the new Trackmaster so I don't know how it goes with the tighter fitment.
The only one drawback I have come across is some models have a softer/flexible plastic side rod. This lever/pull method can stretch the ball part of the side rod making it fit poorly when reinstalled.
Dale.
The only one drawback I have come across is some models have a softer/flexible plastic side rod. This lever/pull method can stretch the ball part of the side rod making it fit poorly when reinstalled.
Dale.