Why do I have no turning radius?

[HellsK10]

Any angle on the drag link will create that 'lifting' you are seeing. The more force it's able to deflect by lifting the less turning effort you get. This gets way worse when off road, specifically when the drivers side is drooped and passenger side is stuffed. if you have somewhat flexy suspension you can end up with the drag link 'vertical' enough when crossed up that you will have no steering input at all.

This is the main reason to go to cross over steering.

Do a search for Rock Rods...that should get you plenty of info on heavier aftermarket tie rods.

found a link...

http://coloradok5.com/rockrod.shtml

Rene

Okay, that looks good but I can't find it on their website. I was actually on there a couple days ago and didn't come across anything then either. I'm actually having a hard time finding a good tie rod. A buddy of mine said he picked up a setup with 1-1/4" DOM bent on either end so that the ends would drop in from the top and increase the clearance another 3"s or so. Couldn't remember where he got it so he didn't help me much.

 

[HellsK10]

And.....they don't make them anymore and he doesn't know of anyone producing them right now.

 

[4X4HIGH]

Call Trevor at WFO concepts. I bought my 1.5" OD tie rod from him.

www.wfoconcepts.com

 

[tRustyK5]

Off-Road design still makes them

Northwest Fab still makes them

Rene