RockNut Billet Aluminum Tie Rod w/ 1T Taper Ends (Chromoly, 1 5/8 in. Dia., fits 57.5 in. - 60.5 in. Hole-Hole Applications)

Have you installed a 1 ton front differential and are looking for a Tie Rod? In most instances that RockJock are aware of – this is your answer! If you have custom built a 1 ton front differential, if you have purchased a 1 ton differential and are unhappy with the tie rod supplied with it or if you have installed knuckles on your stock differential that have a 1 ton taper this aesthetically beautiful option may be the tie rod solution you are looking for!

RockJock's completely bolt-on Modular Extreme Tie Rod is commonly referred to as our 2 1/2 ton tie rod. Features include a massive 1 5/8 in. diameter billet 7075-T6 aluminum bar with our tapered RockNut ends machined into the bar and RJ logos engraved at both ends, 1 1/4 in. RH/LH thread RockNuts, 1 1/4 in. RH/LH thread forged steel rod ends and removable rod end cartridges that may be used in standard or reversed orientation.

The RockNuts featured on this tie rod feature collet design as opposed to traditional jamming with a nut. The steel nut with a female taper tightens against an intersecting male taper machined onto the control arm. When tight, the components are bound together and are bound onto the threads of the rod ends with incredible force that is not attainable via a traditional jam nut. The right hand and left hand threads for tie rod length adjustments after installation without having to remove either end of the tie rod from the vehicle.

The removable cartridges in the rod ends offer many advantages.

• They are able to be replaced independently of the forged rod end, saving cost
• A spare can easily be carried in the vehicle for trail repairs (carry our JK-9703W wrench with you as well!)
• If a cartridge end is removed and replaced, the vehicle does not have to be realigned, because the tie rod length adjustment was not compromised
• Cartridges may be easily removed from the rod end forgings and inserted from the top or the bottom, depending upon your mounting preference, and simply tightened back down

Most commonly in applications that require this heavy of a steering system, you’ll be looking to install Ram Assist steering. RockJock offer easy to install ram mounting brackets for this tie rod here. Should you be intending to stay with a steering stabilizer shock, RockJock also offer our JK-9703SB heavy duty U-bolt style steering stabilizer shock mounting bracket to allow you to easily reinstall a factory stabilizer shock or an upgraded shock such as our CE-9170SD1 Rancho RS5000 stabilizer shock. Note: this shock will not be a bolt-on solution, at the differential end, in all applications.

This easy to install kit is completely bolt-on and requires no modifications or machining to any part of the vehicle! Finish is clear anodizing on the bar, black zinc coating on the RockNuts and the ends are painted black so the unit is ready for install right out of the box!

Applications:

• Universal Application - 1 ton front differentials w/ 1 ton taper knuckles

Kit Includeds:

• Billet Aluminum RockNut Tie Rod Assembly (w/ Ends)

Features:

• RockJock Spec. Dual-Rate Front Springs - Feature a soft initial rate that absorbs small bumps and trail chop, to deliver a smooth, comfortable ride, while a firmer secondary rate helps soak up larger impacts and reduce bottoming. A key differentiator of RockJock spec. dual-rate springs is the positioning of the crossover point between the initial and secondary spring rates so that a portion of the softer initial rate is available and active at ride height before crossing over to the firmer secondary rate deeper into the travel.
• Bump Stop Spacers - Proper bump stop extensions are a must and our heavy duty kits stand up to hard use while keeping the tires off of your XJ’s fenders!
• Johnny Joint Control Arms – Heavy duty adjustable upper and lower control arms feature RockJock Johnny Joints, the original and most durable high-articulation urethane suspension joint on the market. Johnny Joints feature a smooth steel ball that pivots inside a proprietary urethane shell to provide over 30 degrees (per joint) of quiet, shock dampening articulation - without the excessive deflection found in soft rubber-based flex joints. Johnny Joints are so trusted, that they are used by multiple commercial suspension companies, for both street and off-road suspension systems. Learn more here.
• Johnny Joint Trac Bar - Heavy duty trac bar included is our adjustable length chromoly unit. Our trac bar combines a precise fit with increased strength and adjustable length to perfectly center front axle under the vehicle. High-articulation Johnny Joint ends provide maximum durability and suspension flex.

Adjustment Range::

• Closed = 57.89 in. C-C
• Open = 61.36 in. C-C

Component Specs:

• Tie Rod Bar = 1 5/8 in. dia. x 39.69 in. long 7075-T6 aluminum
• Tie Rod End Forgings = 1 1/4 in.-12 RH/LH threads, forged steel
• Rod End Cartridges = 1 ton taper on the pin, 1 3/4 in.-12 threads on the O.D. and 9/16 in.-18 threads on the pin

Notes:

• Wrench flats on the bar require a 1 1/2 in. wrench, RockNuts require a 1 3/4 in. wrench
• Rod end cartridges require our JK-9703W wrench or a 2 in. wrench or impact socket
• If you decide to flip the Rod End Cartridges to mount the components in a high-steer configuration, keep in mind that all of the corresponding tapered holes must be retapered from the other direction as well
• Intended for use with 0–6 in. of lift out of the box
• Do not use this unit outboard of the lift amount requirements outlined above! Deviating from these parameters will cause damage and premature wear to the components!
• Our JK-9703SB Steering Stabilizer Shock Bracket Kit bolts to this tie rod and may be used with the stock stabilizer shock, an upgraded CE-9170SD1 Rancho RS5000 stabilizer shock and likely many other aftermarket shocks
• RockJock offer easy to install Ram Assist brackets for this tie rod here.
• You must grease all rod ends via their zerk fittings before use
• Grease unit with non-synthetic, hi-moly lube grease, such as our CE-9013G

Installation Instructions