Heims vs. HD OE style

Redbone

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May 1, 2008
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Indy, IN
Time for the front end to be done shortly. We're a go for draglink and braces, but looking for some input on the tie rods. I know sleeves are an option and have been used with success, but what's y'alls opinion between the Cognito HD OE style rods and the Cognito heim style rods?

My gut says the heims, but living in the salt belt, heim wear bugs me. I would think the loss of Ackermann with the centerlink would accelerate heim wear also.

FWIW, I'm also looking at the Bulletproofsteering.com tie rods, but the lach of fine tuning might rule those out. Any comments there also?

THX!

BTW, truck's a work truck, probably will see several trips down the dragstrip this summer, and little if any pulling.
 

Steve O

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Apr 13, 2008
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Mooresville, NC
I had the Cognito HD Heim joint tie rods for about 25K.. They are extremely tough BUT the heims wear fast.. I have the Fabtech now with 10K and they seem much better.. My truck also has a 6" lift with 35s...