Why chintzy factory tie rods?

[Green Nv]

Why does Ford use such chinsey tie rod assemblies on the Broncos. I bet I could bend one in half with a pair of channel locks. Kinda scary when ya think about it.

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[2020FordRaptor]

I dont think that theyre weak, theyre just strong enough for stock applications. Anything more is too much.

 

[22OBX]

No issues with the tie rods in 90% of applications. Also, if you put bigger tires on you should be upgrading other parts that weren’t designed for oversized tires.

 

[Squatch]

Why does Ford use such chinsey tie rod assemblies on the Broncos. I bet I could bend one in half with a pair of channel locks. Kinda scary when ya think about it.

I'll take that bet. I look forward to the video.

 

[Toccoa]

Why does Ford use such chinsey tie rod assemblies on the Broncos. I bet I could bend one in half with a pair of channel locks. Kinda scary when ya think about it.

Wait until you hear about the transfer case.

 

[Stampede.Offroad]

Cheap and easy to replace, it's an intentional weak point. Better than replacing axles or joints if you overdo things.

 

[cbrenthus]

"I don't know how to change the oil on a car, but I could run GM"
-Ryan, The Office

Because people like that actually do run companies these days.

 

[Haelous]

There seems to be two sides to this:

1. It's by design (see: Mustang S550 half shafts).
2. The tie rods should be stronger.

I'm assuming that #1 is correct because the Wildtrak and Raptor have a stronger steering rack to go with their stronger tie rods.

I think #2s argument would be better stated as the stronger steering rack from the Wildtrak and Raptor should be standard across all trims?

 

[VentureBronco]

Would you rather the tie rod break or grenade the steering rack ?

much easier to replace a tie rod. Physics will always find the weakest link.

 

[HotdogThud]

Wait until you hear about the transfer case.

I could bend a transfer case in half with a pair of needlenose!

 

[ksdon]

Well duh!

 

[Area51BS]

There seems to be two sides to this:

1. It's by design (see: Mustang S550 half shafts).
2. The tie rods should be stronger.

I'm assuming that #1 is correct because the Wildtrak and Raptor have a stronger steering rack to go with their stronger tie rods.

I think #2s argument would be better stated as the stronger steering rack from the Wildtrak and Raptor should be standard across all trims?

certainly add Badlands to the list. It comes with everything they offer in the 4x4 features.

 

[Haelous]

certainly add Badlands to the list. It comes with everything they offer in the 4x4 features.

It does not.

Only the Wildtrak and Raptor have the stronger steering rack. Badlands also does not have the HOSS 3.0 suspension from the Wildtrak or HOSS 4.0 from Raptor.

 

[Riverjeep]

Why does Ford use such chinsey tie rod assemblies on the Broncos. I bet I could bend one in half with a pair of channel locks. Kinda scary when ya think about it.

I am amazed that when I measured my '22 F-150 4x4 with 5.0 engine that it actually has thicker tie rods than my Bronco, makes no sense at all.

You have to admit the whole tie rod thing is kind of comical for those of us with '22 Wildtraks thinking we got less than the best. Think about the poor guys buying the '23 Badlands, the baddest of all with the sway bar disconnect and they are still getting the substandard steering gears and tie rods, no Hoss 3.0 available!

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