The Best Tie Rod Ends For JKS HD Tie Rod

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Ice_Man

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Western, MA

• Mar 20, 2012

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I was recently given a JKS HD Tie Rod to replace my bent stock tie rod. Im running 33's with 4" of lift on a mostly stock D30. I know that I should just bite the bullet and upgrade my steering. However, I want to get out on the trail asap and this is what I have to work with for now. My question is: what are the best tie rod ends for the JKS HD Tie Rod (it states that it will accept standard tie rod ends)? I know Moog makes decent OEM parts, but Id like something heavier possibly with zerk fittings. Any input will be helpful. Thanks.


http://store.jksmfg.com/merchant2/m...Store_Code=JKS01&Category_Code=Steering_Brake

 

Last edited: Mar 20, 2012

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Ice_Man

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Western, MA

• Mar 20, 2012

• #2

Anybody?

 

91to99

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utah

• Mar 21, 2012

• #3

I don't believe there is an upgrade for the OEM tie rod ends. Most will go with a ZJ V8 Tie rod which is a little bigger.

I found that to be the best route for my situation at the time.

 

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Ice_Man

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Western, MA

• Mar 21, 2012

• #4

Do the ZJ ends fit into the stock tie rod and knuckles?

91to99 said:

I don't believe there is an upgrade for the OEM tie rod ends. Most will go with a ZJ V8 Tie rod which is a little bigger.

I found that to be the best route for my situation at the time.

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91to99

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utah

• Mar 21, 2012

• #5

They fit in the knuckles but not the tie rod itself.

 

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Ice_Man

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Western, MA

• Mar 21, 2012

• #6

Well thanks for the input. I guess its Moogs for me :-/

 

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mcguyver_xj

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Grandby, MA

• Mar 21, 2012

• #7

moogs and raysbestos are both high quality and greasable

 

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50willys

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Trinity, AL

• Mar 28, 2012

• #8

Moog is all that I will use. Can you say lifetime replacement warranty.

 

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SleeperXJ

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Valencia, CA

• Mar 28, 2012

• #9

I'd do Currie... if threads match.
Seriously, my Currie tie rod ends lated 10 years, I just replaced them.
Not cheap though at $56 a pop.

 

Johnnie Walker

Piece of Fish!

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WA state

• Mar 29, 2012

• #10

MOOG, Napa.. I believe that most of the arftermarket tie rods (except the 1-ton) use stock taper, beefier TREs. You can always contact JKS and ask them.