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One Pc Tie Rod Converion

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by stevecres, Feb 19, 2023.

  1. Feb 19, 2023
    stevecres

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    Many yrs back i bought a one pc tie rod that ea end went to both wheels.
    Anyone know if they still sell them?
    Cant find any listings
     
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    Jw60

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    You can order them custom length but I just cut down one for a 75 and retapped the end (make sure you cut the right hand threaded end)
     
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    stevecres

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    Where to order?
    I have a 1971 cj5 f head
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    Howard Eisenhauer, Feb 19, 2023
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    jeep2003

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    On my 2a i used the long tie rod from a 95 grand cherokee it was the perfect lenth. But youll need to figure out something for the other rod to the bellcrank
     
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    oldtime

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    38-1/2”
     
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    duffer

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    That is the same thing I did. I eventually did bend that tie rod but the hydraulic press got it back close to straight and it lasted 3+ decades. You can get 11/16-18 left hand taps but they are usually a lot more expensive than the RH version. If going this route, it's best to bottom out the tap in the existing threads before you shorten it. Keeps the threads straight. However, it's a non-issue if you have a lathe.
     
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    stevecres

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    single knuckle hole
    ross box
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    So you'll have to roll your own as there don't seem to be actual kits for this anymore :( You'll need at least the new tierod and a Commando TRE passenger side link that bends "backwards" from the one that's on there now-


    IIRC people have found that the driver side Ross tierod is the right length for the steering link from the bellcrank to the new TRE center but no promises- you may have to fork out for another chunk of tube.

    You'll also need an 11/16"-18 TPI tap to re thread the tube(s) when you inevitably have to cut them to size.

    I'd say crawl under there with a tape measre & allowing for the new center TRE figure out what you need.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Feb 20, 2023
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    oldtime

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    35-1/4” plus your existing short rod.
     
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