ARTSTER said:
Thanx for the info!! Sounds like you can't go wrong with the Currie set up. What's the cheapest anyones seen it for? Every where I look its $350.
Thanx Again Art:angel:
Art,
Before going Currie, read this.
I've ordered the over-the-knuckle set up and if it isn't enough, I can always order a dropped pitman.
They use
high tolerance rod ends and
highest grade 9 fasteners.
This is a long term solution, lasting 10 years or more (quote from the Q&A section)
"What makes your Bullet Proof Rod Ends™ so much better than other "heim joints" rod ends?
A: Our rod ends are the tightest, longest lasting and most durable rod ends in the in industry, nothing else even comes close. Superior design, quality materials and ultra precise manufacturing tolerances coupled with the highest quality control possible is what makes our rod ends so much better than any other tie rod end out there. The first thing you will notice is the incredibly extreme tightness and superior fit of our Bullet Proof Rod Ends© as compared to any other rod end on the planet! The second thing you will experience is the no maintenance or greasing required, yet they still move as smooth as silk years later. Our rod ends are so tight that you will "feel" the difference the first time to turn the steering wheel. This extreme fit requires a very special, expensive and labor intensive manufacturing process which results in our confidence that you are getting the absolute best product we can offer, along with our ability to offer a lifetime warranty package of these wear components, even if you abuse them. Each and every one of our Bullet Proof Rod Ends™ are individually inspected by hand and tested in a variety of quality assurance procedures. You will not find all this in any other rod end or "heim" joint on the market. "
"What is the life expectancy of your Bullet Proof Rod Ends™ ? rod ends
A: It depends on the application, conditions, cleanliness and abuse you subject them to. In our testing we have found our Bullet Proof Spherical Rod Ends™ to out perform nearly every stock OEM style ball joints in every aspect, as well as lasting up to five times longer in longevity. In our comparison testing we discovered where OEM tie rod ends lasted an average of 2-3 years, our Bullet Proof Rod Ends™ lasted over 10 years on the same group of vehicles tested"
Just trying to open all of the options out there. You may pay more, but they appear to be worth every penny.