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Post by BEN on Feb 24, 2016 19:15:40 GMT -6
my steering is starting to show some slop... Yeah it's only been a little over a year but it's also been almost 40k miles on it... I drive to much. That being said; my tie rod is Ruff Stuff, so the TRE's are these: www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/TREOFF.htmland my drag link is Synergy, so the ends are these: www.polyperformance.com/Synergy-Jeep-Heavy-Duty-Metal-on-Metal-Tie-Rod-EndsLong story short.... Would it be best to go back with the items listed above or heims or something else? I've heard horror stories about heims on a DD but I've seen people do it with "zero issues" according to them. Guess I'm trying to find something that might last over 1.5 years If heims are frowned upon b/c of lack of seals, there is always this option.... www.sealsit.com/rod-end-seals.htmlDiscuss... Go... Input... Let's go... |
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Post by Weezul on Feb 24, 2016 19:25:16 GMT -6
My trackbar on the front uses a heim at the frame and I haven't noticed anything weird.
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Post by BEN on Feb 24, 2016 19:40:33 GMT -6
several aftermarket track bars use them... I think my newest one will also (if I ever get it from Caleb).
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Post by BEN on Feb 24, 2016 19:49:49 GMT -6
I just don't know if there's a difference in track bar and steering
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Post by davidsyj on Feb 24, 2016 21:05:12 GMT -6
The LJ has had heim joints on the steering for about 4 years now. I just replaced the heims a few months back due to play in a couple of them. Not all were worn but I figured what the hell. I've heard from a lot of people that they shouldn't be on a DD but I've had no issues.
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Post by Somebody on Feb 24, 2016 21:09:44 GMT -6
As long as you have safety washer on them they should be fine for DD.. Just have to check them more often than ball joint types
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Post by Weezul on Feb 24, 2016 22:43:57 GMT -6
As long as you have safety washer on them they should be fine for DD.. Just have to check them more often than ball joint types Care to explain the safety washer? I've never paid attention to heims in steering since I've got Currie steering. |
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Post by davidsyj on Feb 25, 2016 6:03:40 GMT -6
As long as you have safety washer on them they should be fine for DD.. Just have to check them more often than ball joint types Care to explain the safety washer? I've never paid attention to heims in steering since I've got Currie steering. Safety washers are a larger in diameter washer that you can order along with the heims. They have a step-up of sorts that pans out wider than the actual ball of the heim. These are installed for safety purposes to keep the heim in place if the center ball fails. I have them on the LJ and the YJ steering. |
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Post by Somebody on Feb 25, 2016 8:46:49 GMT -6
Care to explain the safety washer? I've never paid attention to heims in steering since I've got Currie steering. Safety washers are a larger in diameter washer that you can order along with the heims. They have a step-up of sorts that pans out wider than the actual ball of the heim. These are installed for safety purposes to keep the heim in place if the center ball fails. I have them on the LJ and the YJ steering. Yeah what he said... they are used on single shear installs cause if your heim explodes it will fall through the bolt.. The washer keeps that from happening.. I'll include a pic for ya..   |
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Post by BEN on Feb 25, 2016 12:55:31 GMT -6
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Post by BEN on Feb 25, 2016 15:23:19 GMT -6
Well never mind. With my straight tie rod I have to run the offset TRE's to clear my diff
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Post by Somebody on Feb 25, 2016 17:31:08 GMT -6
Well never mind. With my straight tie rod I have to run the offset TRE's to clear my diff YEP! Or you can get a bent tie rod.. I think they make them that bend at the end for the diff cover.. |
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Post by BEN on Feb 25, 2016 18:05:24 GMT -6
I think the Teraflex tie rod is bent with straight ends... But in the interest of $$............... Yeah. Lol
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Post by BEN on Feb 25, 2016 19:11:59 GMT -6
new TRE's ordered for both...
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Post by mike on Feb 27, 2016 22:58:50 GMT -6
Well never mind. With my straight tie rod I have to run the offset TRE's to clear my diff YEP! Or you can get a bent tie rod.. I think they make them that bend at the end for the diff cover.. those are cheap..... Just let Charlie drive it for a little bit  |
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