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Post by mack2 on Dec 22, 2015 13:35:40 GMT
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Post by mack2 on Dec 22, 2015 21:32:36 GMT
For a JK if that wasn't clear...
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Post by franknjp on Dec 22, 2015 22:50:48 GMT
Up is always good. Especially where we drive. That looks like it should work. High steer arms just bolt to the top of the bigger types of axles and this seems to be along those lines.
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Post by kingcopperhead on Dec 23, 2015 0:22:19 GMT
I'm no expert but I don't see why that wouldn't work. I bent my tie rod pretty bad the same day. Just installed a Ruff stuff tie rod with offset 1 ton ends today. Fit really well and adds some durability but your solution drastically reduces the chance of damage. Those few inches can really make a difference. I'd love to see how this turns out if you do it. Way cheaper than Reid knuckles.
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Post by franknjp on Dec 23, 2015 1:42:48 GMT
That's one of those parts sitting up front just waiting and asking to be bent. Is the JK tie rod hollow?
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Post by mack2 on Dec 23, 2015 12:14:49 GMT
That's one of those parts sitting up front just waiting and asking to be bent. Is the JK tie rod hollow? Yes they are, I wouldn't be using the stock tie rod though. George, Did you have to ream the knuckle to fit those TRE? |
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Post by franknjp on Dec 23, 2015 20:31:16 GMT
Just wondering. I haven't had much experience with the JK.
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Post by mack2 on Dec 24, 2015 16:36:30 GMT
Yeah they're junk, pretty sure they flex in a stiff head wind.
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Post by mack2 on Dec 24, 2015 16:49:08 GMT
Another though....
full length drag link, basically in the flip position with the tie rod on the bottom of the same ear with hemi joints of course, that would allow me to keep the same geometry and fully adjustable tie rod with hi steer relatively cheap. Because with the setup above I would only have a 180° turn on hemi joint for adjustment.
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Post by kingcopperhead on Dec 26, 2015 4:47:45 GMT
That's one of those parts sitting up front just waiting and asking to be bent. Is the JK tie rod hollow? Yes they are, I wouldn't be using the stock tie rod though. George, Did you have to ream the knuckle to fit those TRE? No, according to the guy at Ruff Stuff if you have the Rubicon 44 you shouldn't have to. I didn't, but Danny has a Rubicon and he did so it's a toss up I guess. BTW the 1 ton tie rod ends supposedly won't fit with stock wheels. I have 4.5" backspace wheels and they clear, it's close though. |
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