23x1.5 ends to fit Trail Gear relay rod? (1 Viewer)

[zapatius]

I bought the Trail Gear tie rod and relay rod. They both utilize M23x1.5 threads. I already had the ProForged TREs. The ProForged ends for the tie rod were correct. However, it appears the ProForged relay rod ends are 21mm instead of 23mm. Who makes the relay ends in an M23 thread? Everything I see is 21mm (555 and ProForged). I emailed TG about the issue and, misunderstanding, they told me the rods are M23x1.5.

Another response from Trail Gear and they said they don't have the end that ties in to the damper, they use a u-bolt application for that.

 

[jonheld]

The OEM relay rod threads are 21mm, so you're not going to find 23mm ends. I would send that relay rod back and get one from Budbuilt. Bud makes HD replacement steering linkage that uses OEM ends.

 

[zapatius]

The OEM relay rod threads are 21mm, so you're not going to find 23mm ends. I would send that relay rod back and get one from Budbuilt. Bud makes HD replacement steering linkage that uses OEM ends.

Thanks!

 

[OGBeno]

The OEM relay rod threads are 21mm, so you're not going to find 23mm ends. I would send that relay rod back and get one from Budbuilt. Bud makes HD replacement steering linkage that uses OEM ends.

End of thread.

 

[zapatius]

Well, not really. Where can I get 21mm jam nuts? No results from the usual sources. McMaster doesn't even carry them.

 

[cruisermatt]

Well, not really. Where can I get 21mm jam nuts? No results from the usual sources. McMaster doesn't even carry them.

Did you contact BudBilt?

 

[jonheld]

Well, not really. Where can I get 21mm jam nuts? No results from the usual sources. McMaster doesn't even carry them.

All of Bud's links come with jamb nuts. I'm sure if you asked him nicely he'd send you a set.

Drag Links & Tie Rods

 

[zapatius]

All of Bud's links come with jamb nuts. I'm sure if you asked him nicely he'd send you a set.

Drag Links & Tie Rods

Thanks! I did but had not heard back. I ordered the rod from them and put a note on the order.

 

[Drift Monkey]

All of Bud's links come with jamb nuts. I'm sure if you asked him nicely he'd send you a set.

Drag Links & Tie Rods

Strange because they list the relay/drag as: J80 Drag Link, M21RHT/M21LHT with the note:

• On pickups and 4Runners, you must upgrade to the beefier M23x1.25 thread FJ-80 rod ends on all versions - Left and Right hand.

 

[GeoEng]

Marlin sells 23mm ends

Tie Rod Ends | Marlin Crawler, Inc.

In 1994 Marlin Crawler became the first company to use these beefy 23mm tie rod ends for steering setups on Pickups and 4Runners! Marlin Crawler Heavy Duty tie rod ends are very bee...

www.marlincrawler.com

 

[GeoEng]

and 23mm jam nuts

Tie Rod End Jam Nuts | Marlin Crawler, Inc.

We offer FJ80 tie rod end jam nuts if you find yourself in dire need of spares or replacements. 23mm x 1.50mm thread diameter and pitch. Requires a 1-1/8

www.marlincrawler.com

 

[Drift Monkey]

Marlin sells 23mm ends

Tie Rod Ends | Marlin Crawler, Inc.

In 1994 Marlin Crawler became the first company to use these beefy 23mm tie rod ends for steering setups on Pickups and 4Runners! Marlin Crawler Heavy Duty tie rod ends are very bee...

www.marlincrawler.com

and 23mm jam nuts

Tie Rod End Jam Nuts | Marlin Crawler, Inc.

We offer FJ80 tie rod end jam nuts if you find yourself in dire need of spares or replacements. 23mm x 1.50mm thread diameter and pitch. Requires a 1-1/8

www.marlincrawler.com

He's not looking for tie rod 23mm ends and nuts, he needs 23mm drag/relay rod ends. Marlin uses standard (555) 21mm for that and I don't see 21mm jam nuts.

All out of stock too.

 

[jonheld]

Strange because they list the relay/drag as: J80 Drag Link, M21RHT/M21LHT with the note:

• On pickups and 4Runners, you must upgrade to the beefier M23x1.25 thread FJ-80 rod ends on all versions - Left and Right hand.

Fwiw, I've been running a Budbuilt tie rod and drag link on both my 91 and 97 for years now. They both use the correct OEM ends for the application. No muss, no fuss. Why anyone would cobble parts together that don't quite fit is beyond me, but it's your truck.

 

[Drift Monkey]

Fwiw, I've been running a Budbuilt tie rod and drag link on both my 91 and 97 for years now. They both use the correct OEM ends for the application. No muss, no fuss. Why anyone would cobble parts together that don't quite fit is beyond me, but it's your truck.

Oh I don't doubt that! I'm just pointing out some weird discrepancy in their listing is all.

 

[OffRoadScott]

I think the kit from Cruiserteq.com has the 21 and 23 tie rod ends. I confirmed it via an old email between Cruiserteq and myself.

Cruiser TEQ 555 TRE

I would reach out to them verify thread pitch though.

 

[Nay]

Fwiw, I've been running a Budbuilt tie rod and drag link on both my 91 and 97 for years now. They both use the correct OEM ends for the application. No muss, no fuss. Why anyone would cobble parts together that don't quite fit is beyond me, but it's your truck.

Slee sells heavy duty steering links as well. Pretty simple stuff.