Hey guys, I just bought Crown replacement Tie-rod ends (actually drag link ends to use with RK HD tie-rod). How are these compared to OEM's? I heard Crown ball joints are weaker than OEM ones but what about these? I bought the Rock Krawler HD tie rod which require OEM ends so I went with Crowns. Also, does anyone make HD ends to use with the RK TR?

 

My friend installed the bjs and said there Just like the stockers. I don't think anyone other than currie makes the ends, and there ends are only for there bars.

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I bought the Moog draglink end#ES3624 for $28. It fits the stock drag link and is originally for Dodge Heavy duty trucks from around 2003. It's grease-able also. If this is designed for stock drag link, it should fit your RK Tie Rod ends if they use stock drag link ends

 

How long have you had these on? Any issues? Are they visibly more beefy than OEM? For $28 that's a bargain and greasable to boot. I'll have to look into these. How did you know these would fit our JK's?

 

Actually, I am putting it on next week. I bought the Currie Tie Rod, but wanted to strengthen my drag link without replacing it since I learned plastic was part of the inside of the end. I did some searches and learned this Moog part was compatible for the OEM drag link and RK tie rods. I will let you know the outcome. Sad, how Chrysler didn't Just use A Dodge 3/4 ton truck part for the the Jeep.

 

Cool, def let me know how it fits and your impressions. I will likely follow suit (well, after I wear out the Crowns.) You would think they would use economy of scale and just visit the parts bin for stuff that can be repurposed. Especially a part used for a larger HD truck.

 

Well, I got both on. The Currie Tie Rod is a beast! It must weigh 45 lbs compared to 5 lbs to the stock rod. The Moog drag link end fit perfectly on the stock end. 1st impression; very tight and stable and bumps do not translate much to the steering wheel!

 

Sweet! This is in my future now. Thanks for posting.