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: What is the OD on a TJ tie rod?

Flatty
10-04-2001, 09:45 AM
I need to know the OD of the tie rod on a TJ. We are running the con thjis weekend and the only way my buddy will go is if I get him a sleeve for his tie rod itself. Can anyone let me know this?

Dimitri
Welby
10-04-2001, 09:48 AM
About 1/4" LOL... J/k. Lemme go outside and check for ya.
Welby
10-04-2001, 09:54 AM
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Ok, I took a string and got the circumference which was 3". Divide by pi gives the diameter, which came out to .955"

Get a second opinion <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Oh. I guess you don't need a super exact measurement for a sleeve. I would guess 1" ID would be OK and do the trick.

[ 10-04-2001: Message edited by: Jeepster.1220 ]
Flatty
10-04-2001, 09:58 AM
thanks a mill, but I forgot to ask how long it is too... doh

Dimitri
Welby
10-04-2001, 10:02 AM
34.8" total length of the tie rod, but you'll have to subtract 1" or so from each end for the clamps...
badassjeepguy
10-04-2001, 11:52 AM
Originally posted by Flatty:
<STRONG>I need to know the OD of the tie rod on a TJ. We are running the con thjis weekend and the only way my buddy will go is if I get him a sleeve for his tie rod itself. Can anyone let me know this?

Dimitri</STRONG>
im your buddy <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> ill go if ya get me a 60 jointed front axle.... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">
Flatty
10-04-2001, 12:14 PM
BAJG, I got one here for you, it will only cost you $8000, and you get a Jeep and trailer with it <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Dimitri
JEEP_TJ_FREAK
10-04-2001, 12:28 PM
you might tell him to try this out.

ZJ to TJ tierod conversion (http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/tierod-1.htm)

that uses all common parts with no fabbing and good junkyard availability.
TornadoTJ
10-04-2001, 12:31 PM
The V8 ZJ rod is a good conversion. Beefy ends even. Keep in mind it might not fit though if you have some sort of diff protection because it's bent down, not straight across.
TDW
10-04-2001, 04:36 PM
Originally posted by Flatty:
<STRONG>I need to know the OD of the tie rod on a TJ. Dimitri</STRONG>

7/8" O.D.
badassjeepguy
10-04-2001, 05:14 PM
Originally posted by Flatty:
<STRONG>BAJG, I got one here for you, it will only cost you $8000, and you get a Jeep and trailer with it <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Dimitri</STRONG>
daaamn, i was lookin for free shit.. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">