i just got back from calico, ca., great trails! playing in a rock garden and bent my tie rod just a little. i'm sure it's ok but when i do my lift, i might change it. who makes the best (strong) tie rods ?
thanks for any input.

 

Check out Rock Krawler's tie rod. http://www.rockkrawler.com/

 

my tie rod has a slight bend....

no biggie, just recentered my wheel and have kept on going. will eventually replace it, but unless its a 90deg bend, dont worry

 

any problems with the ss (rk tie rod)? i was also going to get a rc ss too. will it work with the rk tie rod? is the rc dual ss over kill?
again thanks for any input

 

I'll second the Rock Krawler... I have it and the thing is a beast!

However, I will also give you a bit of a heads-up on it. I took my Spidertrax spacers off when I was getting ready to take it back to the dealer for some warranty work and the stock Rubicon wheels rub on the tie rod when the wheels are turned all the way left or right. This shouldn't be a problem if you have wheels with less backspacing or have spacers, but I thought I'd just give you that warning before you get a surprise.

 

Best solution is to get the ss out of harms way. There are several companies out thet making relocation kits but I would recomend moving the ss above the tie rod bar and replacing the tie rod bar with one at least 1.5 inches thick made of chromolysteel.

 

i'm getting km2's with CRAGAR soft 8 or black rock wheels type 8. i'm keeping the stock wheels ( can't sale them, a lot of rock bites ) for the dealer too. we'll see if i can get any warranty work!