Billy Bee

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?

Rogue4x4

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.

Billy Bee

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!

bad_idea

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

Billy Bee

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.

bad_idea

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?

Billy Bee

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.

bad_idea

Fair enough. Thanks.

mjestes17

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