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If the actual tie ROD itself snapped, not just the tie rod end, I don't think that part is individually replaceable on the EPS unit. Even if it is, I believe you are dropping the entire rack to work on it. Probably not happening on the trail.
FWIW, your F-150 and the new Bronco do both have serviceable nner rods AND Outer tie rod ends.
It may exist, but Iā€™ve never seen a steering rack that didnā€™t have both with serviceable parts.

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should not require removal of the EPAS rack in either case.
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Are the tie rods on SFA suspension made any different? Would SFA have made any difference here? I gues my point is, the AXLE didn't break, the tie rod did. Seems like both IFS and SFA would have tie rods that would see similar steering forces during these maneuvers
The tie rod on the JL is pretty beefy even in stock form.
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That isn't to say it can't be broken - though you are more likely to simply bend it. Shoot we have a trail out here called 'Tie Rod Canyon' - so named because someone once broke a tie rod on the trail and dug it in to the ground as a monument to how difficult the trail can be.
It's part of why Jeep has stuck with the recirculating ball steering system over rack and pinion. It's simply more robust - but it inherently has more 'play' than the R&P. Everything in life is a trade-off
 

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I guess I just don't understand the point of just driving up stuff just to do it. The 4 x 4 exists to get me where I want to go. I'm not going to just take a truck out and flog it to see if I can drive over something. I think of it kind of like going to the gym and doing crazy ballistic powerlifting to see if you'll get hurt or not.
That's true for most people, but there's always the " hold my beer" or " ya'll watch this" crowd that keeps the rest of us entertained.
 

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I donā€™t believe that to be true. I have seen broken axels without broken tie rods quite often. I have only seen one bent tie rod. On tough trails I carry a spare axel, rear shock, and front coil over. I may carry a tie rod now as well but I have never had an issue and I havenā€™t been with anyone that has.
Corrected, you are right. ( It was a late night post in my defense šŸ™ƒ )
 

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There are few companies developing stronger outer tie rods but nothing on inner tie rods. I don't think I've ever seen a beefier inner rod. Looks like it snapped right at the jam nut.
 

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  1. Are the tie rods on SFA suspension made any different? Would SFA have made any difference here? I gues my point is, the AXLE didn't break, the tie rod did. Seems like both IFS and SFA would have tie rods that would see similar steering forces during these maneuvers.
THANK YOU..!!
 

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FWIW, your F-150 and the new Bronco do both have serviceable nner rods AND Outer tie rod ends.
It may exist, but Iā€™ve never seen a steering rack that didnā€™t have both with serviceable parts.

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should not require removal of the EPAS rack in either case.
Yep, really not that hard of a repair if you have parts on hand & a jack stand :cool:
 

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How do you brake both tie rod endsšŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø
By using the ā€œbreakā€ pedal! Sorry, couldnā€™t help myself. I canā€™t spell either as Iā€™m sure many have noticed! :cool:
 

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FWIW, your F-150 and the new Bronco do both have serviceable nner rods AND Outer tie rod ends.
It may exist, but Iā€™ve never seen a steering rack that didnā€™t have both with serviceable parts.

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Ford Bronco 2021 Bronco snaps both tie rods valiantly on extreme obstacle (Queens Throne obstacle on K2 trail) 1633265481238


should not require removal of the EPAS rack in either case.
This.
Although i would not want to tackle a inner tie rod on the trail.
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