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Thinking that my stock tie rod (and steering) is on borrowed time with a locked front end and 35's.

I've heard of some different suggestions for getting a beefier tie rod the most interesting being the tie rod, tie rod ends, and drag link setup of of a Grand Cherokee with a V8 thats supposed to be a direct bolt in to a TJ.

Any suggestions?

Hands down the best upgrade for TJ steering is the Currie Currectlync system:

http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/product.aspx?id=1219

I recently swapped front ends and tie rod from a V8 Grand into my 4.0L Grand and the tie rod and ends are a bit beefier. Would be a direct swap for a TJ too I would think.

I'm still doing my research (I got time 'cause I don't got money), but my favorite so far is Rusty's.
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RS-SC250-UV&Category_Code=ste

Curries' looks strong, but seems to still use the factory Y-design (correct me if I'm wrong.) And the ends for the Rusty's unit are replaceable at NAPA or Schucks. We've had a couple runs in the past few years that have left a rig on the hill with steering problems, so easy spares or a shorter trip to the parts store might be helpful.

My two pennies...

I agree with ya on that lee. The factory design is weak and not due to the materials, it just has bad geometry. I didn't read far into the rusty's setup but does it require relocating the trac bar? If so that is the only downfall but would allow you to get the drag link perfectly parallel.

White trash wrote:I agree with ya on that lee. The factory design is weak and not due to the materials, it just has bad geometry. I didn't read far into the rusty's setup but does it require relocating the trac bar? If so that is the only downfall but would allow you to get the drag link perfectly parallel.

It does not require relocating the trac bar (pretty sure.) But their spendy over the knuckle one does.

iaccocca wrote:It does not require relocating the trac bar (pretty sure.) But their spendy over the knuckle one does.

Personally I'd use heims in double sheer over the knuckles and have the strongest setup with the most misalignment available. Yea the trac bar would need to be moved but it'd be worth it.

I think commando 14 has the right idea here, unless you want to drop a good amount of money. I bought an upgrade kit from rockcrawler and regret not finding a used set up. Or maybe just buy another 40.00 dallor stock one and carry it with you.

What about the JCR Offroad kit...

http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1TNST&Category_Code=S6

Looks like you could buy all the parts & build it yourself.[/url]

Ordered the Rusty's system and its on its way.

Lud wrote:Ordered the Rusty's system and its on its way.