Heavy duty tie rod

UndeadJeeper

New member

• Sep 1, 2013

• #1

I have a slightly weakened and slightly bent tie rod (tugs to the right a pinch but still drive able). I was looking at replacement price and wondered how much I should expect for a tie rod that is stronger and more durable than the stock rubicon tie rod? No sense replacing it without upgrading it amiright??

If you have any recommendations for brand that would be great too.

It's a 2013 JKUR.

 

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass

• Sep 1, 2013

• #2

Currie is the beefiest and strongest out there. But it's a pretty penny compared to stock.

 

JK's JK

Banned

• Sep 1, 2013

• #3

I think someone suggested this about a month ago in one of the forum posts.

http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/product.aspx?id=3575

 

jkjurny

Member

• Sep 1, 2013

• #4

Curious on this too, especially about people's experience with Currie. Also, want to know if its worth getting the kit that includes the drag link.

Finally, read that the weak point will be the stock connectors that will bend once you install this. If true, what do you replace to make that poi t stronger? Steering knuckle?

 

wetfootnw

Member

• Sep 1, 2013

• #5

I just installed the RockKrawler tie rod on my '13 yesterday.

 

Moochie

Active Member

• Sep 1, 2013

• #6

Expect to pay about $600.00 for the Currie tie rod.

 

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TRAUMAhead

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• Sep 2, 2013

• #7

$135, dom tube. https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/TREOFFK.html. Cheapest option I've found.

 

WhiteDynamite

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• Sep 2, 2013

• #8

TRAUMAhead said:

$135, dom tube. https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/TREOFFK.html. Cheapest option I've found.

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I ordered this last week. Should be here soon. I'll get it welded up and let you guys know how it goes

 

Tcdawg

New member

• Sep 2, 2013

• #9

I'm a big fan if my RK tie rod. Heavy duty aluminum. It flexes back into place after contact. Been running it for almost 2 years, no problems at all. It nowhere near $600...

 

Rebel JK

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• Sep 2, 2013

• #10

WhiteDynamite said:

I ordered this last week. Should be here soon. I'll get it welded up and let you guys know how it goes

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Installed mine yesterday. It's a pretty solid setup for sure and looking forward to testing it out. 1 ton gmc ends with .25 wall Dom. For under $200 including the ends I had to try it out.
My biggest concern was whether it would work with my 3-3/4"back spacing. It fit no problem.

 

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rtguy1

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• Sep 2, 2013

• #11

Rebel JK said:

Installed mine yesterday. It's a pretty solid setup for sure and looking forward to testing it out. 1 ton gmc ends with .25 wall Dom. For under $200 including the ends I had to try it out.
My biggest concern was whether it would work with my 3-3/4"back spacing. It fit no problem. View attachment 47251 View attachment 47250

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Looking good bro. I'm glad you are happy with it. That is just a great kit for the money. Unbeatable

 

Rebel JK

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• Sep 2, 2013

• #12

Thanks again for the lead. Can't beat the price and is a cool somewhat DIY project.!

 

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rtguy1

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• Sep 2, 2013

• #13

Rebel JK said:

Thanks again for the lead. Can't beat the price and is a cool somewhat DIY project.!

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No worries. Another nice feature this tierod has is that the bar itself is straight. If it does get bent, you will know. Makes it easy to rule out a tierod issue if problems arise

 

sean.m.adams33

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• Sep 3, 2013

• #14

Anybody have any thoughts on the synergy tie rod?

Edit: Also has anyone done a tie rod flip?

 

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FoxC

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• Sep 3, 2013

• #15

sean.m.adams33 said:

Anybody have any thoughts on the synergy tie rod?

Edit: Also has anyone done a tie rod flip?

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There's a few of us here locally running the synergy with good results.

 

MTG

Caught the Bug

• Sep 3, 2013

• #16

My currie TR is holding up to some abuse. :thumb:

 

sean.m.adams33

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• Sep 3, 2013

• #17

FoxC said:

There's a few of us here locally running the synergy with good results.

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Awesome. I think I may be going this route.

 

JK's JK

Banned

• Sep 3, 2013

• #18

Talking about Tie rods. Have you guys made your own. Cut he length of the rod then weld in the thread and then buy the tie ends? I'm sure this is cheaper.

 

WhiteDynamite

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• Sep 3, 2013

• #19

TRAUMAhead said:

$135, dom tube. https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/TREOFFK.html. Cheapest option I've found.

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Rebel JK said:

Installed mine yesterday. It's a pretty solid setup for sure and looking forward to testing it out. 1 ton gmc ends with .25 wall Dom. For under $200 including the ends I had to try it out.
My biggest concern was whether it would work with my 3-3/4"back spacing. It fit no problem. View attachment 47251 View attachment 47250

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JK's JK said:

Talking about Tie rods. Have you guys made your own. Cut he length of the rod then weld in the thread and then buy the tie ends? I'm sure this is cheaper.

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Check out the two posts I quoted. This is a tie rod kit ($135) that has 1.5" round .25" wall DOM and two offset GM 1-ton ends and the weld in bungs.

 

FoxC

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• Sep 3, 2013

• #20

WhiteDynamite said:

Check out the two posts I quoted. This is a tie rod kit ($135) that has 1.5" round .25" wall DOM and two offset GM 1-ton ends and the weld in bungs.

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Looks stout as hell.