Lower Control Arms and Steering Tie Rod Recommendations

Freeman4x
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Lower Control Arms and Steering Tie Rod Recommendations Jan 2, 2018 14:27:56 GMT -8

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Post by Freeman4x on Jan 2, 2018 14:27:56 GMT -8

Hello everyone. After looking under my Jeep and watching what happened to Murrie's jeep on the last trip-I have decided to invest in getting new front lower control arms and a stronger steering Tie rod.
So there are a number of products out there that range in price from $475 to $160. Looking at various products I was leaning toward:

Rugged Ridge Front Control Arm Kit - 18415.71
or

Rubicon Express Control Arm Front Fixed Lower Super-Ride TJ/LJ/XJ/MJ/ZJ/ Pair - RE3705

For the steering rod I was looking at:

Rugged Ridge Heavy-Duty Tie Rod - 18050.51

Does anyone have any suggestions or opinions? I welcome your thoughts.

My Jeep is 1995 Jeep XJ with a 3" lift, Dana 30 front axle.

Carl

Carl Freeman
Freeman4x

Explorer 1 4 Wheel Friend Old guy still having fun! Posts: 3,072	Lower Control Arms and Steering Tie Rod Recommendations Jan 2, 2018 20:20:09 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Explorer 1 on Jan 2, 2018 20:20:09 GMT -8 Get both the drag link and the tie rod as a kit, don't just replace one. Thanks, Fred Explorer 1

Explorer 1 4 Wheel Friend Old guy still having fun! Posts: 3,072	Lower Control Arms and Steering Tie Rod Recommendations Jan 2, 2018 21:02:25 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Explorer 1 on Jan 2, 2018 21:02:25 GMT -8 When Carl speaks about what happened to Murrie, this is what he means: Thanks, Fred Explorer 1

Freeman4x 4 Wheel Friend Posts: 193	Lower Control Arms and Steering Tie Rod Recommendations Jan 3, 2018 13:00:50 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Freeman4x on Jan 3, 2018 13:00:50 GMT -8 Jan 2, 2018 20:20:09 GMT -8 Explorer 1 said: Get both the drag link and the tie rod as a kit, don't just replace one. Thanks, Fred Explorer 1 What would you recommend?
	Carl Freeman Freeman4x

Explorer 1 4 Wheel Friend Old guy still having fun! Posts: 3,072	Lower Control Arms and Steering Tie Rod Recommendations Jan 4, 2018 10:19:29 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Explorer 1 on Jan 4, 2018 10:19:29 GMT -8 You might go ahead and get the ZJ V8 tie rod and drag link, either new or pick one up at he junk yard. Fred Explorer 1

EL GRANDE
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Lower Control Arms and Steering Tie Rod Recommendations Jan 5, 2018 15:28:45 GMT -8 via the ProBoards App

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Post by EL GRANDE on Jan 5, 2018 15:28:45 GMT -8

Jan 3, 2018 13:00:50 GMT -8 Freeman4x said:

Jan 2, 2018 20:20:09 GMT -8 Explorer 1 said:

Get both the drag link and the tie rod as a kit, don't just replace one.

Thanks,
Fred
Explorer 1

What would you recommend?

Go with a V8 ZJ set up. Tie rod and drag link.

Fenando Gonzalez
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Lower Control Arms and Steering Tie Rod Recommendations

Post by Freeman4x on Jan 2, 2018 14:27:56 GMT -8

Post by Explorer 1 on Jan 2, 2018 20:20:09 GMT -8

Post by Explorer 1 on Jan 2, 2018 21:02:25 GMT -8

Post by Freeman4x on Jan 3, 2018 13:00:50 GMT -8

Post by Explorer 1 on Jan 4, 2018 10:19:29 GMT -8

Post by EL GRANDE on Jan 5, 2018 15:28:45 GMT -8