Black1990jeep
NAXJA Forum User
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- california
I am wondering about the pros and cons of the solid aluminum tierods for the XJ. I have the Currie tierod now, bigger tierod ends, and heavy duty steel rod.
I see this sold...
https://savvyoffroad.com/product/utr-tja/
and I have seen some impressive demonstration videos of the aluminum rods bend but bounce back into shape, unlike the steel tierods, which are permanently deformed.
My steel Currie tie rod recently got bent on a rock, so I need a replacement.
My concern is if the tierod is so strong, if it is hit, it may allow damage to happen on the next weakest link, maybe the steering gear or knuckle? In fact the seller of these rods warns about this possibility? Then again the aluminum does still deflect so maybe this is no concern. I kind of see a bent tierod as a fuse, protecting the rest of the steering from damage, and at least a bent tie rod can be dealt with if not too badly bent, I got home over 100s of miles by simply adjusting the tierod ends to be longer to compensate for the bent rod.
So what is the verdict on solid aluminum rod? Worth it, or not? Pros, Cons?
thanks for advice, I am brand new to this wheeling stuff!
I see this sold...
https://savvyoffroad.com/product/utr-tja/
and I have seen some impressive demonstration videos of the aluminum rods bend but bounce back into shape, unlike the steel tierods, which are permanently deformed.
My steel Currie tie rod recently got bent on a rock, so I need a replacement.
My concern is if the tierod is so strong, if it is hit, it may allow damage to happen on the next weakest link, maybe the steering gear or knuckle? In fact the seller of these rods warns about this possibility? Then again the aluminum does still deflect so maybe this is no concern. I kind of see a bent tierod as a fuse, protecting the rest of the steering from damage, and at least a bent tie rod can be dealt with if not too badly bent, I got home over 100s of miles by simply adjusting the tierod ends to be longer to compensate for the bent rod.
So what is the verdict on solid aluminum rod? Worth it, or not? Pros, Cons?
thanks for advice, I am brand new to this wheeling stuff!