bolt on tie rod

[dfreeman616]

ok, so i'm looking for a bolt on upgrade that just replaces the drag-link to driver-knuckle tie rod such as:

http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=STBLT&Category_Code=S6 from JCR off road

or

http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=TR-125&Category_Code=ste from rusty's

i'm open to any brand, but looking for a good cost-to-strength ratio on a rig that sees mostly DD duty and will never go bigger than 33", and that's probably years away so not a huge concern. 3" lift, currently running 30's till i can afford a set of 31's possibly 32's with some trimming. experience with is good, but if you even know of a company, let me know. i also don't mind vendors commenting on here, since i'm asking for specific info.

i searched and found nothing in the first few pages, altho i did see http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=67834&highlight=dana+tie+rod, but it doesn't seem to cover this catagory (a possible improvement on that post, but the thread is closed).

 

[Timber]

http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=109#

 

[BingBing]

www.bigdaddyoffroad.com

 

[semisynth]

IMHO just go with a v8 ZJ tie rod They are a 1" dia. solid bar instead of a hollow tube and use a larger tre (the same one that connects the draglink to the pitman arm). They are at least as strong as aftermarket if not stronger and can be bought in any parts store.

 

[holeshot]

I went with JCRoffroad. I really like the bar and for the price, I couldnt touch a ZJ bar. Thought it was odd that they were a bunch of jesus freaks though (not that that is bad - so dont get all pissy)

 

[rangerjoe2001]

What parts stores and how much?

 

[dfreeman616]

I went with JCRoffroad. I really like the bar and for the price, I couldnt touch a ZJ bar. Thought it was odd that they were a bunch of jesus freaks though (not that that is bad - so dont get all pissy)

they're good guys, i have their sliders on my jeep already. all things being equal or close, i'd like to use theirs, especially since they're local and all. but i also don't want to order it just because of that, i want what's a good overall value and i have a limited budget.

ZJ tie rods were mentioned...i just want to make sure they're direct bolt on, no drilling or anything required, right?

 

[RCP Phx]

This guys stuff is top notch(he's a little strange about XJ stuff though).
http://www.toysbytroy.com/

 

[dfreeman616]

that toysbytroy set up looks interesting, but i can't help but wonder if that effects deathwobble resistance, or if bending like that would cause it too much fatigue over time. i like the concept, though.

 

[XJ_ranger]

i was a fan of the currie system when i had it...

http://www.opiebennett.com/curriesteering.htm

sold it recently not because i had an issue, but because i swaped in another axle...

 

[JaMMin2525]

i have the rustys hd tie rod it works really well. I have 1 question though, the rubber boots around the 2 mounting studs are now all torn up. Should i replace them or does it not really matter?

 

[Ramsey]

that toysbytroy set up looks interesting, but i can't help but wonder if that effects deathwobble resistance, or if bending like that would cause it too much fatigue over time. i like the concept, though.

i've got it, and cheaper from http://www.macromotive.com/shopping/goShopping.cfm?tag=4.0.0.0.3572.22780#Applications
havent got to test it offroad yet though. drives just like any other tie rod would

 

[Jeepdogrob]

Check out www.bigdaddysoffroad.com

and this write up on the tie rod
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/bigdaddytierod/index.asp

I got mine the other day and it is better than I expected.

 

[dfreeman616]

so is challenger performance the same as toysbytroy? i can't find any specific info on challenger.

for anyone who reads this and is also interested in this tie rod, here's a write-up on it
http://www.rockcrawler.com/techreports/challenger_tierod/index.asp