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Tie Rod Replacement

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Old May 19, 2020 | 08:08 AM
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I need to replace my tie rod ends should i just replace the stock ends or upgrade to a stronger Tie Rod altogether? I have a 2012 JKU Rubicon running 37's.
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Old May 19, 2020 | 08:15 AM
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Absolutely upgrade the entire thing. The pieces for the stock tie rod, assuming you go with minimum acceptable level parts, will run you in the same ballpark as upgrading.
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Old May 19, 2020 | 09:25 AM
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Be glad that TR made it this long. Time to start upgrading your steering . If you're even the least bit handy (ie. you can install yourself), you can "build" a nice aluminum TR either via Rought Stuff, or even cheaper (more of a DIY) like this -

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...ie-rod-346539/

TR's usually aren't cheap, but they don't have to cost an arm and a leg. Whatever you do though, definitely something that is better than stock if you're running 37s.

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Old May 19, 2020 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by csichoice
I need to replace my tie rod ends should i just replace the stock ends or upgrade to a stronger Tie Rod altogether? I have a 2012 JKU Rubicon running 37's.
What they said upgrade it. MOOG makes a decent tie rod with lifetime warranty that you can actually grease the ball joints on. You're in my neck of the woods so if you wanted an assist to DIY ping me.
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Old May 19, 2020 | 11:42 AM
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Moog's lifetime warranty extended to one replacement for me, after that they wanted me to purchase another. That's why I upgraded my drag link to 1 ton items.
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Old May 25, 2020 | 03:52 PM
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Currie is a beast. Love mine. I did a Currie drag link too, although I bought them separately. Recommend doing the upgrade. I have 37s too.
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Old May 28, 2020 | 06:32 PM
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I'm a fan of CAVFAB's 1 ton steering kit.
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Old May 29, 2020 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Schlieko
Currie is a beast. Love mine. I did a Currie drag link too, although I bought them separately. Recommend doing the upgrade. I have 37s too.
nice suggest
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