Tie Rod play and noise?

[SilverRubi]

Is this normal?

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[beaups]

Weird timing, I just noticed the exact same thing on mine today. Curious if others confirm this as normal or not.

 

[SilverRubi]

Weird timing, I just noticed the exact same thing on mine today. Curious if others confirm this as normal or not.

I finally got some trails in today for the first time after the lift. I was checking everything when I got home and noticed it.

 

[beaups]

I finally got some trails in today for the first time after the lift. I was checking everything when I got home and noticed it.

Just did some googling and consensus seems to be it's normal. That's the drag link btw.

 

[MarkY3130]

Just did some googling and consensus seems to be it's normal. That's the drag link btw.

That’s the tie rod. Drag link is above it. Tie rod ‘ties’ the tires together.

That movement seems ok. Not sure where the noise is coming from. To check the tie rod you need to check the ball joints at the ends. It’s a ball joint so some movement is normal and other movement is not.

 

[SilverRubi]

My drag link makes the same sound when I twist it too. I did notice on my way home my steering wheel was off center. I didn't hit anything up front and there's no signs of damage. I wasn't really in any rocks. Did flex it pretty decently going through some creeks. Nothing seemed loose, just noticed the tie rod and drag link movement and noise.

 

[MarkY3130]

My drag link makes the same sound when I twist it too. I did notice on my way home my steering wheel was off center. I didn't hit anything up front and there's no signs of damage. I wasn't really in any rocks. Did flex it pretty decently going through some creeks. Nothing seemed loose, just noticed the tie rod and drag link movement and noise.

If the lift is fairly new and it was your first time with it off-road, the suspension likely settled a tad. Adjust the drag link to center the wheel and it should be fine.

 

[Roky]

Is this normal?

That’s normal , all factory tie rods do that. If it makes a clicking noise when you turn steering wheel back and forth then that’s a sign it’s on its way out. Have someone turn steering wheel slightly back and forth, just enough to start moving tires, while you listen for clicking. If you don’t hear anything your good.

 

[beaups]

That’s the tie rod. Drag link is above it. Tie rod ‘ties’ the tires together.

That movement seems ok. Not sure where the noise is coming from. To check the tie rod you need to check the ball joints at the ends. It’s a ball joint so some movement is normal and other movement is not.

Ah I didn't notice he was pulling on the different component since my drag link makes the same noise. I just checked and my tie rod does as well. Thanks.

 

[sourdough]

Looks like the rod bolt pin is moving up and down in the tapered sleeve. Tighten the castle nut to spec’s. BTW, I found several loose nuts in my steering linkage system during conversion to HD Synergy parts. My JLR’s steering is working at 100% now. It’s not at a Rack&Pinion 100% feeling , never will.

 

[Sorbs]

I finally got some trails in today for the first time after the lift. I was checking everything when I got home and noticed it.

I had everything re-torqued 3 times after install of my Synergy HD steering kit and track bar. It is quiet now but I ordered a new fastener (nut/bolt) kit from: https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/hardware/jlgr8-1-northridge-4x4-hd-grade-8-bolt-kit

 

[Sorbs]

Kit isn't for steering linkage. T.R. and Drag bar have a different type of connection.

No but it will quiet down your track bar and control arms which, if you’re still using the factory fasteners, that cause noise, clicks, and bumps.

 

[SilverRubi]

I've been looking at getting Synergy tie rod and drag link. The jeep is kind of scary over 70. I get some floaty/drifting out of it. I have a metalcloak 3.5 gamechanger and 37s. I'm running just over 6 degrees caster. I also have the track bar and sector shaft brace.

 

[Sorbs]

I've been looking at getting Synergy tie rod and drag link. The jeep is kind of scary over 70. I get some floaty/drifting out of it. I have a metalcloak 3.5 gamechanger and 37s. I'm running just over 6 degrees caster. I also have the track bar and sector shaft brace.

I’m running 37’s and Synergy and it is solid as a rock. Might want to check your squat and re-torque everything when she is sitting on the ground if not already done so.

 

[Sorbs]

Only if the bolts are loose. They aren't suppose to be BTW.

True, but when you re-use the factory fasteners, they’ve been stretched once at the factory and can loosen easily the second or third time used with beefier components. That my experience, take that for what it’s worth, hence purchasing replacement grade A nuts and bolts.

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