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Old 10-09-2010, 01:22 AM
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What would be a good up-grade for the stock tie rod end to a bigger one
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Moog is usually a good option, But I know in the past when I have installewd a bolt on lift kit from RCD, Fabtech, Rough Country, Cognito etc. They have came with beefier tie-rods and such..check with a few companies and see..

-Or you could easily fab your own with chromoly tubing to sleave o.e rods, and then use Heim's with grade 8 hardware..I have done that a few times

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Found these:
http://store.4wheelingplus.com/prodd...p?prod=67-3156
http://www.alligatorperformance.com/...ng-p-3530.html
https://www.lagunaspeed.com/product/...t+Sleeves.html
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As mentioned by RibeiroBJJ, Cognito Motorsports offers upgraded steering components for 6-lug and 8-lug GM trucks.
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ive done a few lift kits on the gmt800-900 and cognito is one of the better upgrades i found this and installed it on my 3500 with 10" lift and 37's

its pricey but very beefy. the centerlink weight about 50-60 lbs and its solid billet



you use moog tie rod ends with the kit and they are equal to about a 1" fine thread bolt.

not sure if this kit will work on the 1/2 ton trucks .
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im looooking into some tie rod sleeves to thread over the rods.
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Made some for my truck out of chromemoly and teflon lined rod ends. Turns out I have to much of an angle to use them with my truck leveled out. would work good on a stock or lowered truck prolly.
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www.rareparts.com
I installed them on my truck after breaking a sleeved set and would never go back.
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Originally Posted by 3406a
www.rareparts.com
I installed them on my truck after breaking a sleeved set and would never go back.
these looks sweet. i assume they come in pairs? any problems with em so far? im in the market for some and want to buy something thats gonna last a longggg time.
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I have the Cognito tie-rods on mine. Eliminates the cheesy ball joints and uses a heim instead.


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