I was going to ream (still may) for a 1 ton setup but unfortunately the taper tool i purchase for cheap was not wide enough at the top. I have a set of inserts but Ive read mixed reviews. Im not sure if people are off roading and hard on their vehicles and thats the cause or what. I am keeping UTK steering and I don't do much off roading.

Also wondering about different insert sizes? Apparently 2027 and 2026 TREs are high angle and need a different taper insert?

 

Why add something extra that's not necessary? You're only adding a failure point, for the sake of convenience.

Also, the "cheap" tooling turned out to be not-so-cheap, huh? Shocker, LOL

Buy quality, cry once.

 

Well thats on me but I can return it. I was thinking 5/8 for the drill out and the ream would have to be the same diameter at the top. But I found a $30 tapered reamer meant for tie rods that will work. If anyone wants these inserts I have 4!

 

Where did you find the reamer for $30? Is that the correct one, or the wrong one?

 

Used specifically for tie rod ends farm equipment use? From eBay. 5/8 to 3/4 1in long. According to my calculations should be a 7.15 degree. I'll rent it out if anyone it. Or ship your parts and I'll drill and ream.

 

Have you used it yet? I plan to do 1 ton steering in the next month or so. I'm curious how it works out. For $30, I'll buy one. Got a link?

 

It was a single item on eBay. But contact me when you're ready and ill loan ya it. you break it you buy it.

 

Fair enough. Thanks.

 

Hey man! How did that tapered reamer work for you? I'm doing my 1-ton steering on mine asap and I dont want to spend $100 on the tool for one use