Tie rod brands
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Tie rod brands
Hello Folks,
So I tried to adjust my tie rod to 1/16 or 1/8 today after 3 years. However, after 3 hard winters one being the worst on record... They also use tones of salt used here in Boston, Ma. My stock tie rod adjuster/sleeve has fused together. I tried PB blaster, beating it with a hammer, vice grips attached while using a breaker bar and no luck. The threads on the sleeve have dissolved do to the rust so there is no grip left especially after trying to free it. I can't use heat because I don't have a torch. So after destroying what was left of the tie rod sleeve I need to purchase a new one. I don't have $$$ for a synergy, with that being said is the crown tie rod worth the purchase? Ill take any recommendations. Thanks for the input!
So I tried to adjust my tie rod to 1/16 or 1/8 today after 3 years. However, after 3 hard winters one being the worst on record... They also use tones of salt used here in Boston, Ma. My stock tie rod adjuster/sleeve has fused together. I tried PB blaster, beating it with a hammer, vice grips attached while using a breaker bar and no luck. The threads on the sleeve have dissolved do to the rust so there is no grip left especially after trying to free it. I can't use heat because I don't have a torch. So after destroying what was left of the tie rod sleeve I need to purchase a new one. I don't have $$$ for a synergy, with that being said is the crown tie rod worth the purchase? Ill take any recommendations. Thanks for the input!
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Either way, WFO kicks butt. I'd start there and see what they can come up with. Reasonably priced, much stronger than stock, and easy to service. Just be sure to use some anti-seize before threading your new ends in.
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Measure your current tie rod center to center on the tapered tie rod ends (center of where the nut screws on). Then call WFO Concepts. I like Ruff Stuff, but you have to cut and weld it yourself. WFO will send you a finished tie rod using the offset GM ends. Keep in mind that the GM ends will require that you ream the knuckles out for the taper. Alternatively, I believe a couple companies make ends that will fit the JK taper.
Either way, WFO kicks butt. I'd start there and see what they can come up with. Reasonably priced, much stronger than stock, and easy to service. Just be sure to use some anti-seize before threading your new ends in.
Either way, WFO kicks butt. I'd start there and see what they can come up with. Reasonably priced, much stronger than stock, and easy to service. Just be sure to use some anti-seize before threading your new ends in.
You helped me out on my thread, so I'll just PM you about a few things rather than just commenting back and forth.
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Correcting a previous comment. According to the Ruff Stuff website, the tie rods come welded and ready to bolt in. Jeep JK Tie Rod - RuffStuff Specialties
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Correcting a previous comment. According to the Ruff Stuff website, the tie rods come welded and ready to bolt in. Jeep JK Tie Rod - RuffStuff Specialties
As far as strength goes, 1.5" OD .25" wall DOM is what a lot of manufacturers use and I'd be impressed to see a bent one.
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