Exploring off-the-shelf tie rod upgrades

[Tricky Dick]

Yep…absolutely no need for all of this freak out over tie rod ends.
Anything can be abused to the point of failure.
This freak out has created a whole new industry/market with plenty of paranoid consumers.
There will be many “upgraded” tie rod ends sold that will never see off-road situations.
In the end, it’s your rig and your money. Hammer-on!
Just know that all metal will fatigue and then break at the most inopportune time.

I agree it's an exaggerated weakness. I'm satisfied with carrying a Ranger spare just in case and going on with life.

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[Razorbak86]

I agree it's an exaggerated weakness. I'm satisfied with carrying a Ranger spare just in case and going on with life.

Since your rig is not a rock crawler, I don’t think you have anything to worry about.

 

[Bronco UT]

I agree it's an exaggerated weakness. I'm satisfied with carrying a Ranger spare just in case and going on with life.

Sorry TD, haven't read all pages yet - did you determine which other tie rods would fit the Bronco?

 

[Tricky Dick]

Sorry TD, haven't read all pages yet - did you determine which other tie rods would fit the Bronco?

Ranger was the only drop in replacement, the next closest option would have taken irreversible modification.

 

[BAUS67]

Since your rig is not a rock crawler, I don’t think you have anything to worry about.

You're right his Bronc is not a rock crawler, it is rock eater.

 

[Tricky Dick]

Tie rod kits are now available! https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ll-in-one-tie-rod-repair-kits-are-here.58532/

 

[DangerMTBBronco]

Tie rod kits are now available! https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...ll-in-one-tie-rod-repair-kits-are-here.58532/

Is this the correct Ranger Tie Rod? Thanks for clarifying!

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinf...hgmZWDr1mtsBWERMTcdXS2ZZYqytHlWGFgTyClwAVHw==

 

[Tricky Dick]

Is this the correct Ranger Tie Rod? Thanks for clarifying!

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6556348&cc=1446677&pt=7428&jsn=921&_nck=Ekt6BqBF1pwlXdx0gYlm1esw98pF26vehMm/GG3C/l2QOXSJubi7WSpUmUSdg3OxWOs2f5z9h422EONy36O0PjCuaadDqI1r86y/vJ1lBqxeBNhI9mMX8H1x0fHFzmF+F+fJVJLRM/POzb2h9mGwtOklgC7qGdsUwYYJkbMC5HSTqqj9r6dqkkEPp62vDQ+j2YXQZ2rhmyqI4yy2JFS7HiODte49tN1m4zMc1pP8cI6i3xsAWgR9ZxOFuQnclXMd6vDXM3OQCDNMhd+hSnYVl/sTTolotP3U6w+MaBUR2JFv+2uNL27ynoqonFHwYqYsaI9xh3uye27uO0+hem8mu1NH97yd/9qE/PtNaVbTgrKhgmZWDr1mtsBWERMTcdXS2ZZYqytHlWGFgTyClwAVHw==

More than likely it will work because I don't recall a major change from 04 to 05, but I only tested the 98-04 one so I can only vouch for it.

 

[DangerMTBBronco]

More than likely it will work because I don't recall a major change from 04 to 05, but I only tested the 98-04 one so I can only vouch for it.

So I got these Moog EV317s off of Amazon. Can you confirm if these will work as a good on the trail backup? Thanks for your help and sharing your knowledge.

 

[Tricky Dick]

So I got these Moog EV317s off of Amazon. Can you confirm if these will work as a good on the trail backup? Thanks for your help and sharing your knowledge.

That's exactly what you want.

 

[DangerMTBBronco]

That's exactly what you want.

thanks for confirming you are the man.

 

[rguest3]

Have you looked at the RPG tie rods? I may go this route.
https://www.rpgoffroad.com/product/bronco-full-tie-rod-kit/

I sent mine back. (one set used and one set still in the box) The Toe alignment was waaaayyyy off when the Suspension Cycled. Almost 5" movement.

 

[Tricky Dick]

I sent mine back. (one set used and one set still in the box) The Toe alignment was waaaayyyy off when the Suspension Cycled. Almost 5" movement.

How much does it change with stock tierods?

 

[rguest3]

How much does it change with stock tierods?

Next to nothing.

The RPG can be adjusted the way it should be when the suspension is at rest. All the way compressed to all the way extended, almost 5" difference. Seems to be not made for the Bronco.

 

[zuke]

Next to nothing.

The RPG can be adjusted the way it should be when the suspension is at rest. All the way compressed to all the way extended, almost 5" difference. Seems to be not made for the Bronco.

That seems awfully strange. unless they put the lower heim joint right on top of the knuckle? What does the angle look like at rest?

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