Tie rod & axle shaft suggestions?

RockinAZJK said:

After I broke my axle shaft and sheared my tie rod a couple weeks ago I am going to be obviously buying a better tie rod set up and axle shaft and looking for input...

For my tie rod I’m looking at CavFab or RPM fab:
CavFab: 1.5”x.25” DOM with 1ton TRE, comes with matching drag link. Also no questions asked warranty. $480

RPMFab: T7075 1.5” solid aluminum, 1ton offset TRE. Limited warranty. Matching drag link. $699


Axle shafts I’m looking at Carbon Offroad. They run 1350 joints, and were supposedly the founders of 10factory if I understand correctly.

If anyone has options that are better and around these price points I’m open. I really don’t want to spend 700 on my steering but I do really like their setup


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RockinAZJK said:

After I broke my axle shaft and sheared my tie rod a couple weeks ago I am going to be obviously buying a better tie rod set up and axle shaft and looking for input...

For my tie rod I’m looking at CavFab or RPM fab:
CavFab: 1.5”x.25” DOM with 1ton TRE, comes with matching drag link. Also no questions asked warranty. $480

RPMFab: T7075 1.5” solid aluminum, 1ton offset TRE. Limited warranty. Matching drag link. $699


Axle shafts I’m looking at Carbon Offroad. They run 1350 joints, and were supposedly the founders of 10factory if I understand correctly.

If anyone has options that are better and around these price points I’m open. I really don’t want to spend 700 on my steering but I do really like their setup

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wayoflife said:

LOL!! Founders of Ten Factory? And the founders of them were Alloy USA and the founders of them was Superior Axle. :crazyeyes:

Not sure where you got your information from to bring you to these conclusions but it sounds like you've been some kind of homework. Why not just go with what you're thinking about? :idontknow:

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RockinAZJK said:

They also said they started those companies as well and this is their newest venture. I’m actually convinced on their shafts but I figured since I was asking about tie rods I might as well see if someone had a better suggestions or knows something I don’t on the axle shafts.


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RockinAZJK said:

According to their salesman they are made at their shop in Cali. It is odd that they don’t use that to their advantage though...


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RockinAZJK said:

They also said they started those companies as well and this is their newest venture. I’m actually convinced on their shafts but I figured since I was asking about tie rods I might as well see if someone had a better suggestions or knows something I don’t on the axle shafts.

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RockinAZJK said:

According to their salesman they are made at their shop in Cali. It is odd that they don’t use that to their advantage though...

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RockinAZJK said:

After I broke my axle shaft and sheared my tie rod a couple weeks ago I am going to be obviously buying a better tie rod set up and axle shaft and looking for input...

For my tie rod I’m looking at CavFab or RPM fab:
CavFab: 1.5”x.25” DOM with 1ton TRE, comes with matching drag link. Also no questions asked warranty. $480

RPMFab: T7075 1.5” solid aluminum, 1ton offset TRE. Limited warranty. Matching drag link. $699


Axle shafts I’m looking at Carbon Offroad. They run 1350 joints, and were supposedly the founders of 10factory if I understand correctly.

If anyone has options that are better and around these price points I’m open. I really don’t want to spend 700 on my steering but I do really like their setup


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Exodus Jeeps said:

As far as tie-rods go I have personally run and know a few guys that run the WFO tie rod, which is why I choose to sell it. It’s larger than the one you mentioned and cost the same.

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wayoflife said:

First off, Mike Denton started Superior Axle and I haven't seen him around in a long time. Second, if you make such a great product, I would think you'd want to capitalize on the fact that you've been doing it for a long time at the same company rather than starting new ones with different names. But, being that you've been sold on them, you should get them. As far as tie-rods go, clearly someone sold you on those as well and you should go with them too. :yup:



Ask to see the "MADE IN USA" stamp on the shafts. EVERY company that manufacturers goods in the USA will have it as it's a point of pride and a selling point. Companies who don't manufacture products in the USA cannot put this on their products. The most they can say is how they are "designed" or "packaged" or "assembled" in the USA and that is NOT the same thing.

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RockinAZJK said:

I am looking into the revolution shafts now. Like I said I was looking to get some more input before I pull the trigger because I am looking at a good chunk of money and want to make sure someone hasn’t sold me on something that is junk. The information that Im giving is just what I’ve been given and I cannot personally verify that it is correct or not. As for tie rods go I am looking at 2 different set ups (now 3 including WFO) and don’t know which, if either, I should go with. I know there are a ton of people here that have plenty more experience with I do on these things and I would hope they would lend a hand in my decision.

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wayoflife said:

Revolution shafts are a safe bet and one I would run if I were still running factory axles. As far as tie-rods go, I've run a few in the past and was happiest with Currie. If Exodus recommends WFO, I would definitely consider them as well.

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RockinAZJK said:

I am looking into the revolution shafts now. Like I said I was looking to get some more input before I pull the trigger because I am looking at a good chunk of money and want to make sure someone hasn’t sold me on something that is junk. The information that Im giving is just what I’ve been given and I cannot personally verify that it is correct or not. As for tie rods go I am looking at 2 different set ups (now 3 including WFO) and don’t know which, if either, I should go with. I know there are a ton of people here that have plenty more experience with I do on these things and I would hope they would lend a hand in my decision.


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Slimebones said:

I personally have run the Revolution shafts (front and rear) all summer and had the fronts out recently to inspect on an issue with noise in front axle. No apparent wear visible. Very pleased. Would definitely recommend.

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WJCO said:

^ And I've seen this guy wheel many times this summer. Always takes the hard line. :rock:

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wayoflife said:

That's good to hear. I've always recommended Currie as they've always done well for me but the WFO looks pretty stout too. If you can honestly say they're holding up well for you, I'll try to direct more people your way for one.

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