Bent Tie Rod
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its chromoly with moog rod ends, how much beefier can you get? sounds to me like your local 4x4 shop doesn't have an account with rock krawler and are just trying to push what they either have in stock or can make a bigger profit on. i see this happen all the time
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what are you running on yours wayoflife?
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Your last comment is rather ironic considering you do something similar with this site.
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Believe me... I'll continue to hit it hard and am the first to comment if it doesn't hold up as abuse-proof.
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Is the above comment true that both ends are the same thread direction making it non-adjustable once installed? That would be inconvenient, but not enough to not buy it.
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Bad planning on their part. It would not have taken much to thread one left hand and get a different rod end. too bad they havent done it. Maybe a couple calls will get them on board with a more easily adjustable set up.
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I have both the RK tie rod and drag link. BEEF! Yes they are solid, not DOM. I think that is where the debate comes in. There are several that believe a DOM is more difficult to bend than a solid. However, once a DOM bends, it is worthless and has lost almost all of its structural integrity. Considering the diameter of the solid RK rods, and their warranty, there is no better way to go in MY opinion. Two sides to every story...
Now, I will warn you... I cant use my Woods SS Relo Bracket anymore because of the larger diameter of the TR and DL. When I stuff the psgr front tire up, there simply isnt room on top of the TR for the SS. I could still run it below/behind the TR, but I've gone through 4 of them that way. Anyway, my steering is dialed in tight, so I'm not even running a SS anymore... Thought I would mention it though. Also, maybe lift, articulation, etc plays into how much room there is in that NARROW gap where the TR and DL scissor together... Dunno. I just know there isnt room righ there for mine.
Now, I will warn you... I cant use my Woods SS Relo Bracket anymore because of the larger diameter of the TR and DL. When I stuff the psgr front tire up, there simply isnt room on top of the TR for the SS. I could still run it below/behind the TR, but I've gone through 4 of them that way. Anyway, my steering is dialed in tight, so I'm not even running a SS anymore... Thought I would mention it though. Also, maybe lift, articulation, etc plays into how much room there is in that NARROW gap where the TR and DL scissor together... Dunno. I just know there isnt room righ there for mine.
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Oh yeah... same thread directions for the TR, but the DL is opposing. Not a big deal at all. Assuming you dont bend your C's or your axle housing, you only have to set your toe once. When you install the TR, you make it the correct length, put it on, end of story...