Tie Rod / Drag Link Choice?

[Darkspeed]

What would you suggest... Trying to decide between Steer Smarts or RPM

1. YETI XD™ PRO-SERIES ALUMINUM TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

https://steersmarts.com/products/ye...ct-standard-or-rubicon?variant=10987785289764

2. RPM 2.5 Ton JL/JT HD 2'' Aluminum Tie Rod

https://www.rpmsteering.com/25-Ton-JLJT-HD-2-Aluminum-Tie-Rod_p_467.html

Steer Smarts is 1.5Ton and RPM is 2.5ton, both 7075 aluminum, both close in price. Steer Smarts uses clamps and RPM uses jam nuts

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[calipoontappa]

Apex Chasis
https://apexchassis.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpIj35-mr-wIV6ylMCh3v7wTzEAAYASAAEgKny_D_BwE

 

[kgc]

Apex Chasis
https://apexchassis.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpIj35-mr-wIV6ylMCh3v7wTzEAAYASAAEgKny_D_BwE

+1 Apex and RPM both use Apex’s tie rod ends. Apex offers an option with steel center links, which was what I went with.

 

[Darkspeed]

So this? Better than steer smart?

https://apexchassis.com/collections...it-steel?your_rig=true&variant=40622686437537

 

[kgc]

That’s the one! Can’t speak to the steer smarts, but the apex product is top notch and their customer service is as well!

 

[Darkspeed]

+1 Apex and RPM both use Apex’s tie rod ends. Apex offers an option with steel center links, which was what I went with.

Why steel and not aluminum?

Like
https://apexchassis.com/collections...ering-kit-pol-aluminum?variant=40645437849761

 

[Boostnu]

I run rpm aluminum on mine and it has been great. Like mentioned apex is also a great company.

 

[darkhorse13]

I run Synergy and love it.

 

[Darkamek]

Don't forget about Doetsch Offroad.

https://doetschoffroad.com/products...5-aluminum-tie-rod-and-drag-link-steering-kit

 

[drewcnit]

Just had the Rock Jock Currectlync put on Friday, another option -
https://www.rockjock4x4.com/products/currectlync-steering-system/currectlync-jeep-jt

 

[bleda2002]

Rpm, apex, doetch, Rusty's, artec. They all use more or less the same design with 2.5 ton ends. I went aluminum over steel for better impact resistance and weight savings. The only reason to go steel would be to save some money.

 

[hjdca]

I have the RPM 2.5 Ton JL/JT HD 2'' Aluminum Tie Rod & drag link. I really like them. The joints are tight and the bar will not bend. At the Rubicon this year, one of the JTs with a stock steel tie rod bent and the JT toe was messed up. At the Rubicon and other trails, I have hit my RPM tie rod many times and it never bends. Note: After dialing in your toe, pour Blue Locktite between the locknut and threads and tighten with an 18" Crescent wrench with all your strength. Mark the nut with a paint pen. This worked great for me, and the lock nut has not come loose though many hits and 4wheel trips.

 

[Darkspeed]

I ended up ordering the APEX 2.5 Aluminum. Thanks!

 

[Fpolanco]

Just had the Rock Jock Currectlync put on Friday, another option -
https://www.rockjock4x4.com/products/currectlync-steering-system/currectlync-jeep-jt

Good morning! Just did a search for Currectlync and your post came up.

Hows the Rock Jock steering set up going? Would you do Rock Jock again?

 

[drewcnit]

Good morning! Just did a search for Currectlync and your post came up.

Hows the Rock Jock steering set up going? Would you do Rock Jock again?

It's been excellent so far, definitely made my steering feel firmer after adding the setup. I ran it since install until recently on almost 35s (315/70/17) and just this week swapped to 37s. So far it's performing great with both setups, although I haven't gotten to play with it out on a trail with the 37s.
As of right now, I absolutely love the purchase, would buy it again.

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