Sunday, July 8, 2018

Part Three - JK Steering Upgrades - TMR Customs 2.5 Ton Steering Installation

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In this video, I perform the actual installation of the TMR Customs 2.5 Ton Tie Rod and Drag Link.

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Reid Racing Jeep Heavy Duty JK Dana 30 – Rubicon 44 Knuckles:

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https://reidracing.biz/products/jeep-heavy-duty-jk-dana-30-rubicon-44-knuckles/

Product Description:
The new Jeep Wrangler JK Dana 30/Rubicon 44 knuckles are heavy duty stock replacement knuckles. Raised steering linkage, dual steering stops, and increased strength are the primary improvements while installation is simplified by allowing the OEM “outers” to be reused.

Sold individually
JK001L (left, driver’s side)
JK001R (right, passenger’s side)
Uses stock 2007+ Jeep Wrangler JK brake rotors, calipers, stub shafts and U-joints.
Fits JK Dana 30, JK Rubicon Dana 44, and Mopar & aftermarket JK axles.
Easy bolt-on installation with no machining required.
Aftermarket high strength axle shafts, U-joints/CV joints, and stub shafts can be used.
Antilock Brakes, Traction Control, and Electronic Stability Control systems remain fully operational.
Steering linkage is raised as high as possible while retaining clearance for OEM Jeep and most aftermarket wheels.
Tie Rod gains 1.5 inches of clearance to minimize vulnerability to trail damage.
Drag Link is flipped and gains 3 inches of height to perfectly correct the steering geometry for the common 3-4 inch suspension lift; minimizes additional steering correction for taller suspension lifts. Requires an aftermarket drag link, and we recommend a track bar bracket to eliminate bump steer. Works with any standard JK drag link flip kit.
Cast from high strength ductile iron.
Beefed up with extra material and ribbing.
Cast-in DUAL steering stops eliminate bent stop bolts that can cause u-joint and axle failures.
Tapered tie rod holes fit OEM-size tie rod ends; “1-ton” tie rod ends used in some aftermarket steering linkage may require very minor modification – call for details.
Tie rod holes can be drilled to accept 3/4″ heim ends.
Powder coated bright orange for long lasting looks.
Download instructions here.
Dealer inquiries welcome. Knuckles for off road use only.
There is no warranty on this product.

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TMR Customs 2.5 TON Jeep JK Steering Kit - 7075 ALUMINUM

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https://www.tmrcustoms.com/jeep-specific/jeep-jk/tmr-customs-2-5-ton-jeep-jk-steering-kit-7075-aluminum


TMR Customs 2.5 TON Jeep JK Steering Kit uses the largest components in the industry - massive 1-1/4" shank offset tie rod ends combined 1-3/4" solid 7075 aluminum links! Our domestic grade 7075 aluminum is a memory alloy - meaning it can bow/flex and will still return to straight! Our massive 2.5 TON Tie Rod Ends are made in USA and our 7075 Aluminum Links are precision CNC machined in-house to exacting tolerances. Quite simply we manufacture the BEST replacement steering kit on the market.

Kit is 100% bolt on in place of factory steering links, no welding or other modifications required. Kit will also require 1-3/4" OD clamp to attach hydraulic assist ram or other bracketry to attach factory or aftermarket steering stabilizers.

20 comments:

  1. First comment!!!

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  2. That looks amazing

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  3. I’m trying to decide which to buy.

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  4. Very good work!

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  5. I love the upgrades but to be honest I would have stayed with the Steer Smarts Yeti components. I have already run all the mods you are doing this round and found that the drag link without the antiflop feature just added some play and wandering in my steering. So I added on the knuckle end of the drag link another anti flop boot which tightened the steering feel back up. But that ended up being short lived because when flexing it just split it and spit it out. Sometimes you have to ask yourself how HD do you truly need. You will never break the Yeti components and will be taking a step back in straight line stability as those joints break in and loosen up. The antiflop feature that Steer Smarts built into their tie rod ends is superior than a boot that limits movement.

    BTW.. I run no Steering Stabilizer. Haven't since I built my aftermarket axles to handle the 37s. Not once have I had experianced anything that even resembled death wobble in 25,000 miles.

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  6. I spy a tent trailer in the background :)

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  7. I think I will be adding the Yeti again to my Recon. IT will be overkill for my current 285's, but I had it on my 2 door Willy's with 315's and it was by far the best mod I have ever done to any Jeep.

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  8. I need something like this .. still have bump-steer even after high steer kit and control arm geometry correction brackets

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  9. Wait. Are you cpo? Od3d or overclocked? Why all the names?

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  10. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 9, 2018 at 2:58 AM

    herewithcoffee let m break it down for you.... I am CPO. My Jeep is named OVERCLOCK3D. My youtube channel is O3DJEEPS which is short for "OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps'. See.... Simple.

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  11. If you don’t wanna do the ram assist yet. You can always. Just get the falcon steering stabilizer. It use the Track bar mounting hole so you can cut off mounting brackets for the stock one

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  12. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ]July 9, 2018 at 7:12 AM

    Interesting... I'll look into that

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  13. o3djeeps [ OVERCLOCK3D Jeeps ] I’m very happy with mine ! But I also got all yeti steering components I can send you some pictures if you want me too

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  14. Francisco TavarezJuly 9, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    The question is ,can l put REIP KNUKLES WITH MY YETI TIE ROD AND DRAGLINK TOP MUONT ,AND ,SYNERGY RELOCACION BRACKET,,,,PLEASE,

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  15. Country enduro 450July 10, 2018 at 3:20 PM

    CPO why did you end up going away from the yeti steer smarts components
    Just wondering ps I am lookin to do steering upgrades that is the main reason I am asking

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  16. You could mount the stabilizer to the lower track bar bracket hole. There's a lot of options for doing just that.

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  17. Funny you talk about marine grade anti seize. When I got my door hinges redone because of the pitting, 2 different metals reacting right. The body shop said they put a marine grade non metallic something between the door panel and the hinge at reassembly to stop that reaction going forward. That was 3 yrs ago and still no pitting!

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