Bigger tires and rock contact bend a stock tie rod, and a bent one makes the steering wander and the tires wear unevenly.
The Rugged Ridge Steering Tie Rod Assembly is a bolt-on part made for that problem. The tube is 1-1/4 in OD steel, cold rolled, pierced and drawn through dies to a 1/4 in wall, which makes it true DOM tubing with no seams or welds. Heavy duty 7/8 in rod ends have the standard taper for stock knuckles, so the steering knuckles need no modification. Swap it in and the tie rod is ready for the larger tires.
MPN 18050.54 · UPC 804314123710
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