End link is smoked

[ShadowsPapa]

You can also use a tie rod end puller, but the one I have doesn’t fit the new larger tie rod ends. People who are new to Jeeps really don’t realize how far they have come…

This big enough for things?

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[sass JT]

Just remember, when changing out the tie rod bar, you will need to relocate you steering stabilizer. It does not fit back into the bar the same way. Please check with the mfg’s of said replacement tie rod bars for proper application.

 

[j.o.y.ride]

Just remember, when changing out the tie rod bar, you will need to relocate you steering stabilizer. It does not fit back into the bar the same way. Please check with the mfg’s of said replacement tie rod bars for proper application.

They make a bracket that allows for stock mounting location.

 

[Rubi_Rhod]

Just did the metalcloak swap myself.

Factory joints in the knuckles just dropped out. The drag link requires a tool to press it out. Its really on there. A pickle fork will not do. This tool is $20 on Amazon.

Also, the metalcloak ends will not drop out as easily once put on. I attempted to on installing the drag link, but they were quite snug. The ball joint separator tool shown doesn’t fit the ends on the knuckes, so might need a bigger one to get them out when I do the ball joints themselves. Just mentioned as I thought they would drop out as easily as the factory ones and do things piecework, but seems they have a tighter tolerance and fit.

 

[j.o.y.ride]

47 ft lbs on the nuts?

 

[Blade1668]

You can also use a tie rod end puller, but the one I have doesn’t fit the new larger tie rod ends. People who are new to Jeeps really don’t realize how far they have come…

I was going to comment on a tie rod puller too but didn't go through with it. For the reason you stated. Now many of the tools we have are now undersized for late models. Just as our grandparents had many neat looking S shaped wrenches and like tools. That would be hanging up on garage or shop walls to fit maybe just one bolt or nut on unknown or remembered vehicle.

 

[ThatStinging_Jeep]

Why spend 450 when you can step up to an rpm steering 2.5 ton solid 2" aluminum tie rod and spend even more. I'm dying to have an excuse to swap out my tie rod and drag link for a pair

Yeah same man,I wanna do it so bad but my truck only has 3k miles lol,my old gasser had 20k and I was about to get the rpm steering kit but I got a new ecodiesel and I'm still fighting the urge lol

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I was going to comment on a tie rod puller too but didn't go through with it. For the reason you stated. Now many of the tools we have are now undersized for late models. Just as our grandparents had many neat looking S shaped wrenches and like tools. That would be hanging up on garage or shop walls to fit maybe just one bolt or nut on unknown or remembered vehicle.

Hey, I resemble that remark...........

Top two - wrenches from railroad that later became the "Milwaukee Road" - they predate that period.
Can't find the pics of my Maytag wrenches.

 

[Renegade]

For the people reading this thread who may be new to Jeeps, replacing the steering linkages is not something that is needed in most cases. The stock stuff is actually really good when compared to all prior Wranglers. If you aren’t doing 40” tires, or doing extremely hardcore stuff, you can probably get away with using the stock tie rod and drag link. The internet and social media has convinced people they need more modifications than they really do. All these “influencers” get free stuff and post about it. It’s nothing more than marketing in many cases.

 

[Troybilt]

For the people reading this thread who may be new to Jeeps, replacing the steering linkages is not something that is needed in most cases. The stock stuff is actually really good when compared to all prior Wranglers. If you aren’t doing 40” tires, or doing extremely hardcore stuff, you can probably get away with using the stock tie rod and drag link. The internet and social media has convinced people they need more modifications than they really do. All these “influencers” get free stuff and post about it. It’s nothing more than marketing in many cases.

So I don’t need the 72 ounce steak and 10 pound baked potato?

 

[bleda2002]

So I don’t need the 72 ounce steak and 10 pound baked potato?

Only you can make that decision. I'd probably go with a metalcloak steak but Clayton potatoes

 

[ShadowsPapa]

So I don’t need the 72 ounce steak and 10 pound baked potato?

Might need a 6 pack to wash that all down...

 

[Renegade]

So I don’t need the 72 ounce steak and 10 pound baked potato?

I mean, how big a a boy are you?

 

[Chance575]

My alignment guy who does a lot of jeeps has seen the drag link wear on soccer mom 4 doors still under warranty so it’s no completely bullet proof.

 

[Blade1668]

For the people reading this thread who may be new to Jeeps, replacing the steering linkages is not something that is needed in most cases. The stock stuff is actually really good when compared to all prior Wranglers. If you aren’t doing 40” tires, or doing extremely hardcore stuff, you can probably get away with using the stock tie rod and drag link. The internet and social media has convinced people they need more modifications than they really do. All these “influencers” get free stuff and post about it. It’s nothing more than marketing in many cases.

Very very true. The reason I know and have done more than a few is my XJ I used for rock crawling. It was taking a flogging and regularly, but no sponsorship. #2 I'm cheap plus I want to know how to fix my own stuff. My XJ was still a short arm suspension with around 6-8 inches of lift. It was hell on tie rods, bushings ball joints and unit hubs among the rest of it. I've pretzeled the steering linkage a few times to say the least. The steering linkage is a good fuze vs braking the axle or ball joint off, same thing with u-joints in drive shafts vs axle.
If I had the corporate sponsor (s) I'd be slapping tons on and and flogging the S@@@ out of a Jeep or 3 too to sell their stuff. From the look of where and how many of them are "living" I got in wrong line of work.

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