Before you Buy: 2021-2023 Bronco Tie Rod Breakdown!

When you first experience off-road driving, you quickly realize the importance of steering stability and control as the rough terrain tests your strength behind the wheel of your 2021-2023 Ford Bronco. If you did not know already, the stock tie rods are prone to failure under the intense pressures of overlanding, especially when you have larger wheels and tires. When you are choosing the right tie rod upgrades and other 2021-2023 Bronco 4-Door Performance Parts & Accessories or 2021-2023 Bronco 2-Door Performance Parts & Accessories for your build, you must first assess which kits are best for your application needs and budget. Continue to find out how different tie rod components, like 2021-2023 Bronco Tie Rod Sleeves and 2021-2023 Bronco Outer Tie Rods, can impact your tie rod performance. For the best and most well-rounded tie rod upgrade, you can also see how a 2021-2023 Bronco Complete Tie Rod Kits can transform your steering system and your overall driving experience behind the wheel of your new Bronco.


2021-2023 Bronco Tie Rod Sleeves

Strengthening the steering links sets a good foundation for a stronger tie rod and the best way to do that is with a new set of tie rod sleeves. The 2021-2023 Bronco Rough Country HD Tie Rod Sleeves and 2021-2023 Bronco JKS Steering Sleeve Kit are some of our best options at Stage 3. Both of them are much larger in diameter to provide more support to this notoriously weak section of your stock tie rod assembly. The extra thickness prevents your factory tie rods from bending when under the intense forces of extreme off-road applications. Without either of these tie rod sleeves, your factory tie rods will likely collapse or break when put under this overlanding stress. The best part about adding tie rod sleeves is getting the strength and stability that you are looking for to elevate your steering, while being able to still utilize your factory tie rods and not have to invest into a full tie rod replacement. Both of these kits are under $55, which is much less than a full kit that can cost hundreds.


2021-2023 Bronco Outer Tie Rods

To go along with adding more strength to your steering system, outer tie rods can be great to continue toughening up your tie rod assembly, while also giving you much more control even over the roughest of terrain. Some of our best options right now are the 2021-2023 Bronco Camburg Heim Outer Tie Rod Kit and 2021-2023 Bronco RPG Off-Road 1/2 Tie Rod Kit. The construction of Camburg's outer tie rods is very impressive, especially compared against the weak factory units. They are manufactured to be a direct OEM replacement. A 6061-T6511 aerospace anodized aluminum construction reinforces your tie rods with extra strength and combines with the FK JMX series 7/8" teflon-lined heim joints to provide superior movement and control. These heim joints are adapted from heat-treated stainless steel high mis-alignment spacers. To match the existing ball-joint taper in the spindle, these one piece lower spacers are manufactured to meet your factory tie rod specifications. Outer tie rods require a little bit more of an investment if you are tight on a budget. However, these outer tie rods from Camburg are guaranteed to be a quality investment as they are made in the USA. The RPG outer tie rods are as strong, if not stronger with their 17-4 pins steel construction that is two times stronger than 4130 chromoly steel. What makes them especially strong is their hex bar design. Traditional round bar outer tie rods require flat cuts to be grooved on them, which causes them to lose strength. The hex shape eliminates these weak points, which leads to yielding higher stress concentrations.


2021-2023 Bronco Complete Tie Rod Replacement Kits

If you are fully invested into transforming your steering system, then there is no other option than going with a complete tie rod replacement kit. Our kits come with everything you need for a smooth installation and full replacement of your factory tie rod assembly. Some of our best options are the 2021-2023 Bronco FabTech Tie Rod Heim Kit and 2021-2023 Bronco ICON XD Forged Tie Rods. The ICON tie rods are going to be more of a value option, but they definitely get the job done. They are 30% larger in diameter than your factory tie rods featuring a forged steel outer tie rod along with a 4140 chromoly inner tie rod and ball stud. This metal on metal construction creates a much more durable tie rod assembly that is fully greaseable to extend service life. One area that your factory tie rods are prone to failure is with their 14mm adjustment threads. These ICON tie rods feature 18mm diameter adjustment threads that provide the necessary strength to hold up against intense off-road forces. If you think you need a little more strength, that is where the FabTech tie rods come in. They feature an inner clevis, steering knuckle, and tapered pins with a 17-4 heat-treated stainless steel construction along with 3/4" ID PTFE lined FK heim joints. Their nitrile spec boots seal the racks to the oversized billet adjusting sleeves to you give unmatched strength and control even on the most challenging trails. The rack is also kept clean for smooth and efficient operation. This kit includes everything you need from the inner joint that attaches to the steering rack all the way to the steering knuckle.


Last Thoughts:

Any one of these tie rod upgrades is going to be beneficial for your 2021-2023 Ford Bronco build, especially if you plan on mounting up larger wheels and tires. No overland build is complete without at least addressing the factory tie rod assembly in some way. If you do not want to make a big commitment, but want some steering strength and control, then you are definitely going to want to consider the 2021-2023 Bronco Rough Country HD Tie Rod Sleeves or 2021-2023 Bronco JKS Steering Sleeve Kit. The 2021-2023 Bronco Camburg Heim Outer Tie Rod Kit is an awesome option if your current tie rod assembly calls for an upgrade of this area, but the 2021-2023 Bronco FabTech Tie Rod Heim Kit or 2021-2023 Bronco ICON XD Forged Tie Rods are by far the best overall options for long-term steering strength, stability, and longevity.

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