Heavy Duty Tie Rods

[crazydave]

Where can I find some heavy duty tie rods??

It seems all to often that I am breaking tie rods especially when you have some lift and larger 33's. They just don't handle hardcore offroading.
The lightweight factory rods just don't stand up to the punishment and ether result in a bent or broken tie rod.
So, to eliminate the weakest link I want to locate some heavyduty aftermarket parts.

Is this a common problem??

Any help with this would be great.

[geeves]

Have a look at this thread
clubisuzu.proboards29.com/index.cgi?board=steering&action=display&thread=1161772449
Now I know 3 people that have broken them.
Out of all the steering parts you can break the tie rod is easiest to replace and carry spares for. I prefer to see this as a fuse. Ive heard of Nissan safaris splitting the steering box in 2 Which would you rather have to deal with in the bush?

[Harry]

Maybe I've been lucky but I've only bent 1 tierod in 5 years.I agree with Alan, it's a cheap weak link to protect the rest of the steering and a spare doesn't need much room in the toolbox.
Harry.

[crazydave]

yes, I think that is probably the better idea,
I have ordered some parts from Isuzu Bits in auckland and also a spare. Should be arriving soon.