Dorman TA87445RD Steering Tie Rod Assembly

Dorman TA87445RD Steering Tie Rod Assembly

Features:

Ideal retrofit – designed to be a more permanent and reliable repair than the factory design tie rod replacements or aftermarket splint kits
Ideal retrofit – designed to be a more permanent and reliable repair than the factory design tie rod replacements or aftermarket splint kits
Complete kit – includes 2 upgraded tie rods, steering rack bellows and bellows adapters, and the necessary hardware for a straightforward installation on multiple generations of Bronco steering racks
Complete kit – includes 2 upgraded tie rods, steering rack bellows and bellows adapters, and the necessary hardware for a straightforward installation on multiple generations of Bronco steering racks
Direct replacement – fits and performs like the original equipment track bar on specific vehicles

On certain 2- and 4-door Ford Bronco SUVs, the original tie rods are similar to the diameter and design as those on much lighter passenger sedans, making them susceptible to snapping under steering stresses. Breaks can also occur on Broncos that are used offroad and/or lifted to accommodate larger tires, whether in factory trim or with aftermarket lift kits. The dealer offers a similar tie rod design as a replacement, inviting the same issue again. This Dorman OE FIX kit is engineered to provide a more permanent solution. The kit features a 32.6mm outer tie rod and 23mm inner tie rod 50% and 40% larger, respectively, than the factory rods, with an 18mm thread interface 29% larger than the original equipment. The internally threaded portion of the forged outer tie rod end is longer than the factory version and the externally threaded portion of the inner tie rod ends are shorter by the same amount. This modification allows the same toe adjustment range as the factory pieces and also further reduces the strain placed on the inner tie rod end by transferring load to the stronger outer tie rod end. The tie rods can be used on stock or lifted vehicles and are optimized for vehicles with 1.5 inches of lift. Serviceable oversized ball studs complete this upgraded solution. In addition to the 2 tie rods, this kit contains 2 steering rack bellows and bellows adapters, and all the hardware for a complete installation on multiple generations of Bronco steering racks.

Attributes:

Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Grade Type	Standard
Grease Fitting Included	No
End 2 Gender	Male
End 1 Gender	Male
Adjustable	Yes
Type	Straight
Color	Black
Material	Steel
2334	No
End 1 Attachment Type	Threaded
Grade Type	Standard
Grease Fitting Included	No
Thread Pitch	1.5 mm MM
Thread Pitch	1.5 mm MM
Thread Pitch	1.5 mm MM
Thread Pitch	1.5 mm MM
Tie Rod End Thread Diameter	18 mm MM
Tie Rod End Thread Diameter	18 mm MM
End 2 Gender	Male
End 1 Gender	Male
Adjustable	Yes
Type	Straight
Color	Black
Material	Steel
End 2 Attachment Type	Threaded
Finish	Coated
Package Contents	2 Inner Tie Rods, 2 Outer Tie Rods, 2 Bellows, 2 Bellow Adapter Rings
Weight	12.8 lb
Length	217.5 MM
Length	217.5 MM
2334	No
End 1 Attachment Type	Threaded
End 2 Attachment Type	Threaded
Finish	Coated
Mounting Hardware Included	Yes
Package Contents	2 Inner Tie Rods, 2 Outer Tie Rods, 2 Bellows, 2 Bellow Adapter Rings
Weight	12.8 lb