Tie Rod Upgrades for Lifted 2wd Tahoe

[Caleb Hughes]

I have a 97 Tahoe running an RCD 6" lift kit and 35" tires in a prerunner style themed truck, my question is that I keep tearing up tierod ends muscling those 35s around, I was told that I could possibly upgrade to 3/4 or 1 ton 2wd spindles in the front as long as I was willing to get new wheels (which I am) which would allow me to use the heavier 1 ton tie rods and ends. Anyone attempted this or able to offer an alternate suggestion?

 

[camaroman101]

I keep hearing people talk about 1 ton tie rod ends but on Amazon they show up as the same part number as a 1500, is it a different year? Do you know an item number? Also you might just be able to ream the current hole to fit the 1 ton parts.

 

[Big D]

I have a 1 ton dually, and a 1/2 ton truck, and those tie rods look exactly the same size...... what part of the tie rod is getting messed up? is it the adjuster sleeve?

 

[magimerlin]

Custom heim joint style the rod and and sleeve and call it a day....
Kinda like this......
http://go.ffrfabrication.com/chevy-heavy-duty-tie-rods.html

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[Caleb Hughes]

I have a 1 ton dually, and a 1/2 ton truck, and those tie rods look exactly the same size...... what part of the tie rod is getting messed up? is it the adjuster sleeve?

It's the tie rod end itself that gets a LOT of play in it, due to the tires and lack of steering stabilizer

 

[Caleb Hughes]

Custom heim joint style the rod and and sleeve and call it a day....
Kinda like this......
http://go.ffrfabrication.com/chevy-heavy-duty-tie-rods.html

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Will drop them an email thanks!