Broken tie rod end

[Sheetmetalfab]

Anyone else have the threaded stud break off their tie rod end where it goes through the spindle?

I just had to leave my crate 8 miles out and go get parts. 🤨

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

these should be much stronger.
(includes a larger taper bushing and through bolt / pin)

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[Sheetmetalfab]

 

[NTCPrezJB]

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[Sheetmetalfab]

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It was actually just the tie rod end connection to the spindle that failed.

I don’t think the tie rod is much different than stock strength.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

It was actually just the tie rod end connection to the spindle that failed.

I don’t think the tie rod is much different than stock strength.

That's good to hear. But why not go with stock then if you weren't looking to get more strength from it?
No skin in this obviously, but I'm genuinely curious.
I just see too often "sacrificial" parts upgraded that end up costing major repair dollars.

 

[Mopower58]

Just like anything to do with performance, upgrade one thing and the next weak link reveals itself.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

That's good to hear. But why not go with stock then if you weren't looking to get more strength from it?
No skin in this obviously, but I'm genuinely curious.
I just see too often "sacrificial" parts upgraded that end up costing major repair dollars.

The stock outer rod end is metric and to be able to use the Solid spindle stud you need to have a SAE rod end and aftermarket tie rod.
I kept the oem inner rod end.
(ordered spares since it is likely the new fuse)

this rod goes from metric on the inner to SAE outer.
I specifically bought this brand because it did not replace the inner rod end with a clevis.......

 

[TerryH]

Does the CA tie rod have the same taper as the OE or do they require removing the steel insert from the spindle?

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Does the CA tie rod have the same taper as the OE or do they require removing the steel insert from the spindle?

Removes the insert (fits way tighter than the oem spacer) and has a hardened steel stud.
m12 nut and cotter below, shouldered pin above with bottom high misalignment spacer built in.
12 point m8 hardened bolt to attach the rod end. (Jmx)

 

[TerryH]

Removes the insert (fits way tighter than the oem spacer) and has a hardened steel stud.
m12 nut and cotter below, shouldered pin above with bottom high misalignment spacer built in.
12 point m8 hardened bolt to attach the rod end. (Jmx)
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Thanks. Did you have to press the insert out?

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Thanks. Did you have to press the insert out?

Nope I just tapped it out with a brass drift.

 

[TerryH]

Nope I just tapped it out with a brass drift.

Reason I was asking is that I had the same type of tie rods from a different manufacturer and I tried everything I can think of the get the inserts out and cannot get them to budge. Literally a 5 lb sledge would not move them on mine.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Reason I was asking is that I had the same type of tie rods from a different manufacturer and I tried everything I can think of the get the inserts out and cannot get them to budge. Literally a 5 lb sledge would not move them on mine.

Crazy.

heat the aluminum and gum removal freeze spray the steel?

 

[TerryH]

The stock outer rod end is metric and to be able to use the Solid spindle stud you need to have a SAE rod end and aftermarket tie rod.
I kept the oem inner rod end.
(ordered spares since it is likely the new fuse)

this rod goes from metric on the inner to SAE outer.
I specifically bought this brand because it did not replace the inner rod end with a clevis.......

Crazy.

heat the aluminum and gum removal freeze spray the steel?

Hate to heat the spindle. No clue what's up with the inserts on mine. I'm going to go with the JSport SXS tie rods instead. They use the taper and maintain the factory inners. Figure I can carry a stock one for a spare just in case.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Hate to heat the spindle. No clue what's up with the inserts on mine. I'm going to go with the JSport SXS tie rods instead. They use the taper and maintain the factory inners. Figure I can carry a stock one for a spare just in case.

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Buy some JMX rod ends and keep those for spares. (They are not all equal)

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Hate to heat the spindle. No clue what's up with the inserts on mine. I'm going to go with the JSport SXS tie rods instead. They use the taper and maintain the factory inners. Figure I can carry a stock one for a spare just in case.

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I ended up contacting them for the same studs.
portals don’t use inserts. 🤨

$55 for the pair of jsport studs with nuts and washers.

 

[TerryH]

I ended up contacting them for the same studs.
portals don’t use inserts. 🤨

$55 for the pair of jsport studs with nuts and washers.

Glad you were able to get what you needed! My Jsports tie rods and radius rods are set to deliver tomorrow.

 

[TerryH]

The big grown truck just landed with some JSports SXS goodies including the tie rods. I'm super impressed with everything about them. Phenomenal packaging and the parts are spot on. I'll do an install video on them and post it on my channel.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

The big grown truck just landed with some JSports SXS goodies including the tie rods. I'm super impressed with everything about them. Phenomenal packaging and the parts are spot on. I'll do an install video on them and post it on my channel.

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What size are the threads below the spindle insert taper? 😁

also can you measure the heim ID?