Aftermarket Tie Rod?

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Apr 1, 2009 | 08:21 PM

#21

tkob1060

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Originally Posted by UCLA JK Rida'

Oh that SUCKS! I didn't know RK released a Gen 2 Tie Rod!

I must have gotten one of the first release ones. I have NO CLUE what tie rods you need for the 2nd version.

Russ D.

I do the ones Eddie used

Apr 1, 2009 | 08:38 PM

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UCLA JK Rida'

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Originally Posted by tkob1060

I do the ones Eddie used

Well put, son! I meant I had no clue for the Moog equivalent part...smart ass!

Russ D.

Apr 1, 2009 | 09:01 PM

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wayoflife

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Originally Posted by Hellbound13

So there are no grease ables for the version 2? What is the diff between version 1 and 2?

version 2 uses a factory drag link tre and it is much bigger than the tie rod tre.

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Originally Posted by tkob1060

oh man now they got me curious as to why they made it work for different ends, kinda makes more sense to use the moogs, they are greasable and carried in auto part stores everywhere. Their drag link uses a left and right version of those moogs. Does that factory drag also have 2 different ends? I can see reason for changing if it made all 4 the same, just have to carry one spare, but still greaseable is so much better as long as you grease regularly of course. Eddie do you know if their drag link is also changed?

According to their website though it still says you need moog tie rod ends

honestly, i'm not sure why they made the change other than the fact that they wanted to beef things up even more than the already were. for whatever it's worth, i'm not too concerned with these mopar tre's going bad or anything and actually like the fact that they are so big and beefy for just the tie rod. also, both tre's have the same thread direction. being that the bar is bent on both ends, having a left and right hand thread wouldn't help with adjustments.

i don't know, i'm starting to think that i may have gotten the very first one like this.

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Originally Posted by UCLA JK Rida'

Oh that SUCKS! I didn't know RK released a Gen 2 Tie Rod!

I must have gotten one of the first release ones. I have NO CLUE what tie rods you need for the 2nd version.

Russ D.

well, for whatever it's worth, i didn't either and they may just now be releasing it.

Apr 2, 2009 | 02:51 AM

#24

roguejk

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From: kunkletown, PA

So WOL , what SS setup are you using? I already have the RK drag link and my RK tie rod is on the way and i wanna figure out the u-bolt situation.. I dont think the factory u-bolts are big enough with the new drag link..

Apr 2, 2009 | 03:01 AM

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roguejk

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From: kunkletown, PA

Oh crap, i just realized you said mopar tre's and i ordered moog ends from my auto parts guy.. Are you saying i can use the moog's ? I guess you order the mopar ones from the dealer? Any part number or jyst specify the year jeep? Thanx for your help!

Apr 2, 2009 | 05:21 AM

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Littlejon

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I didn't see the Off Road Only kit mentioned yet. It looks pretty strong, is straight, and also has brackets to flip it so that you get more clearance.