RIDE-N-HI

i am in need of a tie rod is what i was told, but when i look at my auto repair manual, the tie rod is showing to be the end pcs to a long bar it attaches to.
the long bar that the tie rod is showing to attach to is actually what i am needing because mine is bent.
anyone know what it is called or where i can find one???

99blackSE

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Does this help?



You bent what is referred to as the tie rod assembly?

edit; Nevermind, thought this was in the second gen forum.

clydehatchet

if its the 'long rod' connecting the left side to the right side assemblies, there are a few names. 'relay rod', 'center link', 'drag link'. just to name a few. it would connect the tie rods left and right, idler arm, pitman arm.

4Crawler

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Assuming a solid front axle (from your picture) and stock push-pull steering, the tie rod connects the two knuckles/steering arms and the drag link connects between the one steering arm and the steering box. Stock drag link is straight, some aftermarket ones are bent:

stock as possible

Potential dumb question: I just picked up a SFA with hi steer already on it but the tie rod is bent some in the middle. Is there a tolerance that would allow me to keep it or is it a must that I replace the rod?

peow130

If you can't get the hubs within alignment specs, then toss it.

It's just a piece of DOM with the ends threaded.

dropzone

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Like Peow said, just replace it. IMO if it is bent no way you will get it aligned.
main tie rod DOm at skys $100: http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new...duct.php?id=62
All pro has one for $60: http://www.allprooffroad.com/pickupsteering/253

I did not see it listed separately on either T-G or Marlins site

stock as possible

I think the Marlinks are marlins'. I'll probably go with the all pro as its their kit to begin with that's on the axle. Plus I believe the $60 one is the just the tubing, w/o the ends.