Need Input on a New Tie Rod
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Need Input on a New Tie Rod
My TRE's are shot, so i have decided to get a cromo tie rod and change that out while im at it.
Question is, what do you guys think I should go with? Im thinking around the big daddy/JKS price range but im unsure which of the two i want to go with. Anybody have any input on which one i should go with over the other?
-Kyle
Question is, what do you guys think I should go with? Im thinking around the big daddy/JKS price range but im unsure which of the two i want to go with. Anybody have any input on which one i should go with over the other?
-Kyle
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I wish JCR still had the bolt on steering upgrade. I ordered one just before they dropped it, and it was super beefy. I'm running their 1-ton steering now, and will probably be staying with this for the life of my Jeep.
Between Big Daddy and JKS though, I'd go JKS hands down. I've been thoroughly impressed with any JKS product I've used.
Between Big Daddy and JKS though, I'd go JKS hands down. I've been thoroughly impressed with any JKS product I've used.
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I wish JCR still had the bolt on steering upgrade. I ordered one just before they dropped it, and it was super beefy. I'm running their 1-ton steering now, and will probably be staying with this for the life of my Jeep.
Between Big Daddy and JKS though, I'd go JKS hands down. I've been thoroughly impressed with any JKS product I've used.
Between Big Daddy and JKS though, I'd go JKS hands down. I've been thoroughly impressed with any JKS product I've used.
therefore i dont have the tools to install the JCR and my TRE's are starting to get REALLY bad.
I also wish there was a bolt on kit as i would probably just drop the cash now and get it over with.
Or i could get the JCR and have a shop do the install, but that brings up 2 problems. 1. I would have to check the cost of install. 2. To this day no shop has ever touched my jeep, i dont trust many people working on it.
-Kyle
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You do have one plus on your side though = your in Cali... That place is like the mecca of Offroad people. I'm sure if you ask around enough you could come accross someone with a garage for ya, heck maybe even an extra set of hands.
As far as the choice, I'd go JKS. I've heard nothing but good things from them.
As far as the choice, I'd go JKS. I've heard nothing but good things from them.
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You do have one plus on your side though = your in Cali... That place is like the mecca of Offroad people. I'm sure if you ask around enough you could come accross someone with a garage for ya, heck maybe even an extra set of hands.
As far as the choice, I'd go JKS. I've heard nothing but good things from them.
As far as the choice, I'd go JKS. I've heard nothing but good things from them.
-Kyle
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Im also considering the currie setup, as of now i would only be going with their HD tie rod with 7/8ths TRE's and then as time goes on i would get their drag link.
anybody have any experience? it would be easier for me as it is direct bolt on and i wouldnt have to go to a shop.
-Kyle
anybody have any experience? it would be easier for me as it is direct bolt on and i wouldnt have to go to a shop.
-Kyle
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currie is lotsa moneez.
if it was me i wouldnt "upgrade" to something that uses stock size tie rod ends, doesn't seem like much of an upgrade if your not upgrading a vital part of it.
if you lived in new england we have a local fabrication/offroad shop that will build, paint and install 1 ton steering in your jeep then give it an alignment all for $300.
Maybe there is a deal like that floating around somewhere over there, but if not, 1 ton steering requires a reamer a couple wrenches, pliers and a hammer.
iirc jcr used to sell reamers with their 1 ton setup.
if it was me i wouldnt "upgrade" to something that uses stock size tie rod ends, doesn't seem like much of an upgrade if your not upgrading a vital part of it.
if you lived in new england we have a local fabrication/offroad shop that will build, paint and install 1 ton steering in your jeep then give it an alignment all for $300.
Maybe there is a deal like that floating around somewhere over there, but if not, 1 ton steering requires a reamer a couple wrenches, pliers and a hammer.
iirc jcr used to sell reamers with their 1 ton setup.
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they do infact sell reamers.
I dunno what im going to do, found this kit for a good semi long term fix (until bigger tires) which i can afford as of now and install as of now.
http://store.cseoffroad.com/1805082.html
still up in arms, i emailed a couple local offroad fab shops to see what they could do but im still waiting on a response.
-Kyle
I dunno what im going to do, found this kit for a good semi long term fix (until bigger tires) which i can afford as of now and install as of now.
http://store.cseoffroad.com/1805082.html
still up in arms, i emailed a couple local offroad fab shops to see what they could do but im still waiting on a response.
-Kyle
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i'm running the TNT over the knuckle kit. it runs about $380. it might be a bit out of your price range? plus you need a reamer as well which i found at sears hardware for about $40
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