Rugged ridge tie rod/drag link kit install

[Dan77CJ7]

I just got the RR tie rod/drag link kit it has two different rod ends short and long, my stock set are all the same i have some pics and im wondering if anybody knows where the short and long ends go. thanks

 

[Dan77CJ7]

Sorry if im using the thread wrong, i'm still getting used to this forum, which has been very helpful, thanks again.

 

[Old Dog]

I don't have the RR set up but I doubt it matters. There should be a right hand and a left hand thread, I like to set mine so when I turn it CW it shortens it and CCW make it longer.(right hand thread on drivers side) That way I remember which way to turn it when I'm adjusting the toe-in or centering the steering wheel.

 

[Bugs]

I never noticed this on mine!?
I installed it with the long tie rod on the passengers side, would also like to know if there is a difference.

 

[Petescj]

I dont remember mine being different lengths. Are you sure ones not just threaded in further than the other? Take them both off and compare.

 

[Bugs]

His pics show they are both different, mine are the same as his.

 

[Petescj]

His pics show they are both different, mine are the same as his.

I have to look when I get home. Some pics dont show up here at work. Im going off memory. There are some pics in my thread here:

http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f98/81-cj-7-laredo-build-18126/index19.html

 

[Dan77CJ7]

I went to four wheel parts they said the long go on the tie rod and short on the drag link......wait these ends are RH/LH thread? im thinking the the lengh difference is to tell which is R or L threads? i put the longer set on the passenger knuckle, i hit the diff alittle but i adjusted that with the stopper bolt on the Knuckle. seems be work great i dont need my dampener and with a heavy duty steering box brace on the way i should handle better then ever!! very happy and confident driving! I paid $136 on amazon free shipping, $240 most places.

 

[tarry99]

I just got the RR tie rod/drag link kit it has two different rod ends short and long, my stock set are all the same i have some pics and im wondering if anybody knows where the short and long ends go. thanks

That is just the way the OEM parts they are using were made..........Keep in mind the intended application for those Left & Right hand threaded Tie Rods ends were not for the Jeep your putting them on........the longer end probably needed to be that way to clear something on the original vehicle.