In this video we take the AutoEdit 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon JKU and update the steering components with the full Metal Cloak heavy duty chromoly tie rod and drag link and the Rocksport steering stabilizer.
This is a fairly easy installation and is a must when running big tires on your Jeep.
http://www.metalcloak.com/JK-Wrangler-Suspensions-Lift-Kits-s/326.htm
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Great video as always. Nice upgrade. And those tie rods are that lose straight out of the factory. But agree you do need to upgrade those parts with all the other upgrades like your doing. Just didn’t want someone with stock jeep worried about their tie rod. Glade to see another video from you. Hoping to see some trail to sema videos from you. That trip looked awesome.
Another good vid! Dude where do you live in California? I am so jealous lol
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Good content as always!! Keep it up!! Did you recently install a CB radio in your rig??
Love it Jason been looking to upgrade my steering thanks for the great how to. Keep it up man
Excellent as always… love your vids
Nice job. I’m waiting to finish up my heavy duty steering with the Synergy Tie Rod. Already got the Drag link installed. You make far better jeep videos than me that’s for sure. Haha.
The factory tie rod ends are just junk. I think I went through 3 sets of each in my old JK. Its nice to see somebody has made some good HD ones, as very few company offer anything.
Can these be used with a 95 YJ?
The rotation you noted in the tie isn't a good indicator of tie rod end (not a ball joint, they are in the end of the axle where the knuckles attach) wear. Instead lateral movement and up/down play are a better indicator. Definitely look like stout replacements and I like the double adjustment for wheel alignment.
Hey Jason another great video. Wondering if you are running stock gearing still and what are your thoughts at this point on that. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. Jeep looks beast love it. Hey Pinto!
Great video!
4.37 just draw on your hand a map how all parts go back together. Lol. Nice video. Thanks for posting.
Awesome video!!! I love your clear explanations. This makes sense!
Great video!
Amazing nephew!! I wish you were neighbor! I dont trust these mechanics in my area lol
Seriously, you need a sponsorship from metalcloak.
Good stuff Jason!
What are you doing about your steering shaft? I've been told that I would need hydro steering if running 37's and off-roading with a front locker.
Great video like always
When are you going to put some lights on?
@2:12 … I think this is the one thing that I've seen in any of your videos that seems a little off. A tie rod end is designed to have that movement in it. On that tie rod, its practically unnecessary since they only rotate on the axis of the tapered stud. The drag link TREs are the only ones that see a more three dimensional movement as they connect the steering knuckle to the pitman arm. Unless you had an incomplete thought, it would seem you're suggesting if you can rotate your drag link like that on your JK, then your TREs need replacing. You can do that on a brand new Jeep on the dealer lot. That rotation is normal. The only real concern would be if there was any LATERAL movement between the tapered stud and the body of the TRE.
Dude the fact that you do these videos by yourself and have such good production quality is damn amazing.