ZJ Tie Rod Upgrade
10-22-2015, 05:11 PM
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You are installing it upside down. The TRE should be installed from the bottom.
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10-22-2015, 09:01 PM
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10-22-2015, 09:06 PM
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10-23-2015, 11:16 AM
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Anyone know if this upgrade is compatible with aftermarket dif covers?
I'm just thinking about clearance between the tie rod & cover.
I'm just thinking about clearance between the tie rod & cover.
10-23-2015, 07:24 PM
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Just wanted to give an update. Finished the job this morning, did an alignement with a tapemeasure and a few adjustments. I brought it in to the alignement shop to have it double checked, i was only off by 0.5* on the toe in!
took the magic carpet for a test drive on the highway after, did 80 for the first time ever and never felt so smooth. Drives like a dream and handles like a golf cart now. Whole job cost me $185 plus the alignment, all parts bought new at auto zone
10-23-2015, 09:18 PM
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I have a stock cover on mine, but I've seen many photos of it being used with different aftermarket ones. Not sure if they all fit, but I know at least some do with no issue.
01-18-2016, 08:46 PM
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Just picked mine today. Other than buying a new TRE and collar, is it at all possible to replace the boot on the side that attaches to the drag link?
01-23-2016, 03:04 AM
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You'll need to go on Energy Suspension's website and find the right part number for the dia of the rod but yes they do sell them.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CN7B5C/..._ha0OwbQDNJHPP
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CN7B5C/..._ha0OwbQDNJHPP
01-23-2016, 06:34 AM
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