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Old 03-21-2016, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Blizz
What is the length of the rod on your 1 ton tie rod vs your 2.5 ton tie rod?
1 ton is 15" longer in terms of aluminum. 2.5 ton rod ends are 1-1/4" shank - massive. We use 1.5" solid 7075 for the one ton and 1.75" for the 2.5 ton.
Old 03-21-2016, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Fusion 4x4
1 ton is 15" longer in terms of aluminum. 2.5 ton rod ends are 1-1/4" shank - massive. We use 1.5" solid 7075 for the one ton and 1.75" for the 2.5 ton.
1.75" OD? Jeez man thats almost as thick as my......well its pretty thick
Old 03-21-2016, 12:34 PM
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I have Ruff Stuff Spec. DIY tie rod with GM ends and haven't had any problems. Didn't ream the knuckles either. Also clears my Solid dif. cover.

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Old 03-21-2016, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Monte417
1.75" OD? Jeez man thats almost as thick as my......well its pretty thick
Haha. Based on feedback, most customers are shocked to see just how big it is in person. The logic in making it was to create something that was the last someone would ever have to buy. Bent tie rods are a massive hassle when you're gone somewhere far away for the weekend and need to drive home.
Old 03-22-2016, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Fusion 4x4

Haha. Based on feedback, most customers are shocked to see just how big it is in person. The logic in making it was to create something that was the last someone would ever have to buy. Bent tie rods are a massive hassle when you're gone somewhere far away for the weekend and need to drive home.
Even my 1ton tie rod was impressive over stock.
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Steer Smarts Vs Synergy
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Old 03-22-2016, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
Steer Smarts Vs Synergy
After you bend the Steer Smarts tie rod and buy our 2.5 ton, can you get a pic of all 3 next to each other?!
Old 03-22-2016, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Fusion 4x4
After you bend the Steer Smarts tie rod and buy our 2.5 ton, can you get a pic of all 3 next to each other?!
Ha!! Well i guess i need to go n bash it to prove its worth lol

Dont discredit SteerSmarts (Power&sons). The company manufactures steering parts for JEEP, Ford and Chevy. Heres a quote i stole (edited out the competitors link) well known FYI

We ran a fatigue test on the YETI and ********** linkages. We mounted the linkages in fixtures fixing one end and applying a plus and minus load of 3,000 pounds on the other end. The ********** failed at under 80,000 cycles and we suspended the YETI test at 1,350,000 cycles. We then applied a 4,000 pound load to the YETI to see if we could get it to fail and finally we broke it after 750,000 cycles with the higher 4,000 lb. loads. Also, the YETI went WAY beyond 2 tons of pressure before it buckled. We test linkages all day in our test labs. We check tension, buckling, fatigue, vibration, stud pull ups studies, seal chamber testing, torque test and we have several of these test running all day and night.
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I feel inadequate.......who wants to buy my Synergy Tie Rod? lol
Old 03-22-2016, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ1
I feel inadequate.......who wants to buy my Synergy Tie Rod? lol
Find some unsuspecting person on the WOL forum haha. I'm really digging my 2.5 ton tie rod and drag link from Fusion.
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