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Metalcloak vs Currie Tie Rod/Drag Link setup

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Old 10-01-2015, 06:11 PM
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Yes, Currie and RK aluminum are both beefy, but I have zero complaints with synergy
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Look at the Steer Smarts combo coming soon. Theres even a top mount drag link (patent pending) that wont require drilling your knuckle.
Also patented reverse pin rod ends to prevent flopping.

http://steersmarts.com/products/yeti...lable-november
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Old 10-03-2015, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
I ran the curry set up and it sucked for the reasons already listed. Run synergy now and much better and is quite a bit less weight. Then there is the ridiculous price tag on the curry set up.
Same here. ..
Old 10-04-2015, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
Look at the Steer Smarts combo coming soon. Theres even a top mount drag link (patent pending) that wont require drilling your knuckle.
Also patented reverse pin rod ends to prevent flopping.

YETI JK Heavy Duty Steering Linkage Available November | Steer Smarts

Looks good and EXPENSIVE….lots of parts. Have any idea on pricing?
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Originally Posted by THEBOMBER3
Looks good and EXPENSIVE….lots of parts. Have any idea on pricing?
If the claims are true it will be worth it. Looks to be right around the same price as Currie.
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Went with the Synergy setup...thanks for all the input.

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Old 10-26-2015, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Monte417
I have all synergy steering very happy with it. The only complaint is the ends flop and the boots year easily. Because of that I inquired into getting those new antiflop ends from metalcloak but they wouldn't sell them to me because I didn't have their stuff. The new design they have looks interesting though
I run the Synergy drag link and tie rod. I did have the issue of steering flop but synergy makes the Low Misalignment boots to fix it. Also the rod ends on the JK synergy drag link and tie rod are the same on all the ends 4131-L. This way all the ends and threads are the same so replacement is easy.

http://www.polyperformance.com/Syner...TRE-Dust-Boots
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Originally Posted by FlexyJK
I run the Synergy drag link and tie rod. I did have the issue of steering flop but synergy makes the Low Misalignment boots to fix it. Also the rod ends on the JK synergy drag link and tie rod are the same on all the ends 4131-L. This way all the ends and threads are the same so replacement is easy. http://www.polyperformance.com/Syner...TRE-Dust-Boots
Yeah I know I have those low misalignment boots on my tie rod as well but you can't run those on the draglink. Your draglink needs full misalignment when your suspension flexes. If you put those boots on your drag link take them off and put the regular ones back on or you will bind
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Originally Posted by Monte417
Yeah I know I have those low misalignment boots on my tie rod as well but you can't run those on the draglink. Your draglink needs full misalignment when your suspension flexes. If you put those boots on your drag link take them off and put the regular ones back on or you will bind
Yep, the low misalignment boots are only meant for the tie rod. But the rod ends are compatible between both the tie rod and drag link.
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Originally Posted by THEBOMBER3
Looks good and EXPENSIVE….lots of parts. Have any idea on pricing?

$700 for both links

Im wondering how the reverse pin joints will work for guys with hydro.

I just installed these links and both stay centered and will not flop. The two pass links have the reverse pin that keeps the joints from swiveling front to back. The joints will however swivel left to right. The pitman joint and drivers side joint both have full range of motion.
Pics dont do justice but these links are massive. The boots clip on like stock and shouldnt split like the Currie joints.
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