DirtyComanche Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Some of the full size jeeps used an elastomeric bushing under the tie rod ends to prevent the tie rod from rolling as much. It used to be something guys used to help make the inverted-T steering more responsive. Does anyone remember what the P/N was? I believe it was a dealer only part too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/R1768.html They have a few varieties last I checked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 19 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said: https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/R1768.html They have a few varieties last I checked Not those. Those go on the drag link end at the tie rod/drag link interface. The ones from the OEM, assuming I'm not suffering from the Mandela effect, went between the tie rod ends and the steering knuckle and stopped the tie rod from being able to roll. They aren't an insert inside the tie rod either, but rather a bushing that just got sandwiched outside of the grease boot. Or so I recall it, but our memories aren't real soooo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 a tie rod end is a tie rod end. I don't remember anything but "the cure" for tie rod movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 Off to ask the FSJ crowd because I want to know if I have a brain tumor or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I’ve seen the “cure” used at the knuckles as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Probably should’ve tagged me in this to check the catalog. I’ll check in the morn at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleskool Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Tie rod or draglink, doesn't matter. They can be used in both spots. I run them on my 1 ton swapped jeep with hydro assist to keep my tierod from flopping around under pressure. Works just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 5 hours ago, oleskool said: Tie rod or draglink, doesn't matter. They can be used in both spots. I run them on my 1 ton swapped jeep with hydro assist to keep my tierod from flopping around under pressure. Works just fine. The FSJ part or the RuffStuff part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleskool Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, DirtyComanche said: The FSJ part or the RuffStuff part? Ruffstuff, Rare Parts, etc. The concept is the same. I used Ruff Stuff on another build and I run the Rare Parts pieces now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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