Tie Rod End Threads? (Apex)

[snapper692]

For those of you with Apex 2.5 ton steering, or any other aftermarket steering, how much thread do you have showing on your tie rods? I have an 1-3/4” of thread on each side. Does that sound right?

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[Hucke_250]

Doesn’t seem right to me. I quickly went to apex website and reviewed there photos and nothing shows that much thread. Can you post a photo of the box with part number? I wonder if you got the center aluminum bar meant for the standard axle JL and not the Rubicon by accident.

 

[Bkilby]

The question is, how much thread is engaged?

 

[roaniecowpony]

You're gonna want at least 1 1/2 diameters of thread engagement, NOT including the jamb nut.

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

 

[snapper692]

Doesn’t seem right to me. I quickly went to apex website and reviewed there photos and nothing shows that much thread. Can you post a photo of the box with part number? I wonder if you got the center aluminum bar meant for the standard axle JL and not the Rubicon by accident.

Oddly enough, can’t find the PN sticker….but it may be under a shipping label. The packing for the individual items have PN’s….The drag link is DL122 and the tie rod is TR192. However, can’t find those numbers anywhere. ? The tie rod is 39.5” long.

 

[snapper692]

Thanks! You by chance able to measure the length of your tie rod? ?

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

Thanks! You by chance able to measure the length of your tie rod? ?

I can get that for you tomorrow. I have the RPM 2.5 Ton for the Rubi with the Apex ends.
This was the bent one I took off for reference how much thread actually is in the rod.

 

[snapper692]

Thanks for all the help….Looks like I’m gonna have to give Apex a jingle on Monday to see what’s going on.

 

[firedude]

Here is a pic of mine. Looks like you have more thread showing than you should.

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

Thanks! You by chance able to measure the length of your tie rod? ?

42”

 

[snapper692]

42”

Thanks man….I definitely have the tie rod for the narrow axle. Guess I better check the drag link. Lol

 

[firedude]

42 hear also.

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